William O’Brien State Park, 16821 O’Brien Trail N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

The park entrance is north of the city.  It took us forever to find it.  It was like an epic joke, signs everywhere that said William O’Brien State Park, but no place to park.  When you find the entrance you will discover tons of parking.

Go left or right it is up to you.  If you want the long trip go right.  If you want to see the pond with minimum walking take the left path.  It is a fairly nice pond.  If you choose the long trip and it starts getting to you there is a cut across.

Overall it is a bit flat for hiking.  It is a walking trail.  There are some birds that nest there that might be worth seeing.  If you are in St. Croix and want to go hiking it is worth a trip around the park once.  Get your hiking pin.

There is also cabins, camping, and group camp sites.  If you are looking for a place to stay in the outdoors this one is pretty nice.

For more details on the park check out their website: William O’Brien State Park.