Outdoor Sports

The area surrounding Hinckley MN is great for off road vehicles. With several state forests in the area and the close proximity to the Gandy Dancer Trail, Hinckley is a great place to stay and play! Make it a day or weekend trip to four-wheel or snowmobile the beautiful country in east central Minnesota. Hinckley also offers many opportunities for biking. The 5th longest continuously paved trail in the U.S., The Willard Munger State Trail starts here along with St. Croix State Park and Banning State Park. Looking for a great place to hit the waters canoeing or kayaking in this area? Explore the exciting waters of the Kettle and St. Croix Rivers near Hinckley. These rivers provide challenging waters for all skill levels. Well known for its rapids at Hell’s Gate and Blueberry Slide, Banning State Park is a favorite for many kayakers.

While visiting the area take some time to do some fishing in one of our many area lakes or rivers. The St. Croix and Kettle Rivers, Pokegama, Cross, and Big Pine Lake offer great walleye fishing. Try Grindstone Lake for rainbow, lake and brown trout. Check out Pine and Sturgeon Lakes for bass and Cross and Pokegama for muskies. For additional information on fishing in the area contact the Hinckley Area Fisheries 320-384-7721.