Hiking the Midwest

Bluffs, sandstone canyons, and the Great Lakes North Shore deliver dramatic short hikes you don't expect in flyover country.

Oberg Mountain Loop

MN
Tofte, Minnesota

The North Shore's best short hike for sweeping Lake Superior and inland forest views.

Easy2.3 mi380 ft gain

Starved Rock French Canyon Loop

IL
Oglesby, Illinois

Sandstone canyons and seasonal waterfalls along the Illinois River.

Easy4 mi350 ft gain