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He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Red Wing, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park featuring several hiking trails with views of the Mississippi River Valley and soaring bald eagles.
What runners say about He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park
“Beautiful 2 mile easy hike (kid friendly) with beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and rivers.”
“The trails are well maintained and clearly marked, with a couple different routes to the summit depending on how challenging you want the climb to be.”
“Beautiful 2 mile easy hike (kid friendly) with beautiful views of the surrounding lakes and rivers.”
The trail is accessible and well maintained. We hiked with our boys age 6 and 9 year old. It took us 36 minutes to reach the top. Very nice view of Redwing. It’s worth the hike.
I eyed this place the entire Labor Day weekend before deciding to go on Labor Day. I was hesitant due to the dangers of this place especially fearful of the North Trail. I do agree that the South trail was easy and so beautiful! It felt like the stairways to Heaven!!
Having lived in Minnesota for around 4 years now, this has so far been my favorite hike in the state! The trails are the perfect mix of difficulties, and the views were simply amazing.
Beautiful, the trails were pretty easy. I do recommend putting up more signs for others so that they know where they are going. Loved this!!
Trail conditions & character
“The hike to the top is short but fairly steep, and the payoff is incredible—panoramic views of the Mississippi River, downtown Red Wing, and the surrounding bluffs.”
“The hike to the top is short but fairly steep, and the payoff is incredible—panoramic views of the Mississippi River, downtown Red Wing, and the surrounding bluffs.”
“Our GPS couldn't find the trailhead, so it took some time to figure out where parking was.”
“Took my family and I close to two hours to hike the entire loop.”
Plan your run at He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteredwingmn.gov
- Phone(651) 385-3600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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