Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
If you're in Grand Rapids MN the U of M Bog Trail is an awesome short hike. the surroundings are very nice. It's all level and mostly boardwalks so it's low effort. The only downside are the mosquitos!
I've been really into moss lately, especially after going back to Southeast Alaska (where I grew up) and re-visiting some rainforest environments. This bog walk isn't quite as mossy as parts of Alaska, but it's still pretty good!
This trail isn't very well advertised or marked, I found it by searching for "things to do in Grand Rapids MN" (There's also a Grand Rapids Michigan, so make sure to add the MN). The best info I could find about how to get there was from this Google Review: https://share.google/KHznGXDpCgaekeJL9
Once you park, look for the sign kind of hidden to the West of the parking spot, slightly to theleft of the more obvious trail/road.
There's some more info here: https://ncroc.cfans.umn.edu/public-trails
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If you're in Grand Rapids MN the U of M Bog Trail is an awesome short hike. the surroundings are very nice. It's all level and mostly boardwalks so it's low effort. The only downside are the mosquitos!
I've been really into moss lately, especially after going back to Southeast Alaska (where I grew up) and re-visiting some rainforest environments. This bog walk isn't quite as mossy as parts of Alaska, but it's still pretty good!
This trail isn't very well advertised or marked, I found it by searching for "things to do in Grand Rapids MN" (There's also a Grand Rapids Michigan, so make sure to add the MN). The best info I could find about how to get there was from this Google Review: https://share.google/KHznGXDpCgaekeJL9
Once you park, look for the sign kind of hidden to the West of the parking spot, slightly to theleft of the more obvious trail/road.
There's some more info here: https://ncroc.cfans.umn.edu/public-trails
I'm testing out the "Members-only" video feature, releasing this one early for Youtube Channel members and Patreon supporters. That means this video might show up duplicated for folks. Not actually sure how that works yet or if it will be confusing for viewers to have two copies of it.
Saveitforparts t-shirts and other merch at saveitforparts.myspreadshop.com
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCNLRcEn78Vc62C3GkMvBgtA/join
Or support me via Patreon at patreon.com/saveitforparts
Check out gadgets and devices I like at amazon.com/shop/saveitforparts
