Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
Veterans Hiking Trail at Island Lake Woods, MN

The Veterans Trail winds through the Island Lake Woods, a section of restored forest near Hay Lake. In 1958, a forest fire on one dry summer day destroyed over 800 acres of old growth. Today, this peaceful forest hike reflects the successful reforestation effort, as it winds two miles through this Department of Natural Resources site.

This site includes a parking area and informative kiosk at the trailhead.