Big Stone Lake State Park
Meadowbrook Area Trails
Trail Overview
Region
Western and Southwestern Minnesota
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Trail Distance
3.3 miles round trip
Estimated Hike Duration
About 1 hour 15 minutes
Elevation Gain
Gentle hills and lakeshore terrain
Best Season To Visit
Spring through fall
Quiet Shores and Prairie Beauty
Photo of dock at Big Stone Lake State Park is courtesy of Tony Webster via Wikimedia Commons (CC Attribution 2.0 Generic).
Big Stone Lake State Park’s Meadowbrook Area Trails offer a peaceful hiking experience through woodlands, prairies, and along the lakeshore of Minnesota’s western border.
Trails are generally easy, following gentle terrain with scenic overlooks of Big Stone Lake — one of the state’s longest natural lakes. Wildlife is abundant, from waterfowl to songbirds and deer.
Whether you’re birdwatching or simply enjoying the quiet landscapes, Big Stone Lake provides a calm, restorative hiking environment.
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