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The Afton State Park is located along the banks of the St. Croix River in Hastings, where it provides a beautiful and rugged outdoor recreational area which is very popular among hikers and runners. The undulating landscape means that many of the trails are quite challenging and many runners come to the park to train for races. Families can have fun walking the Prairie Walk Interpretive Trail is often covered with wild flowers in spring and will lead you through several contrasting habitats. You can pick up trail maps at the Visitor’s Center. In total you will find more than 20 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails and in winter you can enjoy a 12 mile cross-country skiing trail, a sliding area and some sections suitable for snow shoeing.

Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave S. Hastings, MN 55033-9474, Phone: 651-436-5391

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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