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Blaine Open Space Lexington Ave

4.5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Blaine, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blaine Open Space Lexington Ave's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

BoardwalkScenic

Beautiful wilderness area with easy-hiking trails (including boardwalks) for observing wildlife.

What runners say about Blaine Open Space Lexington Ave

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (58 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful, suggest going morning or evening in the summer time.”

Beautiful natural area with well maintained walking trails. Many extend over the wetlands on raised walkways that extend from East Lake Park to Lexington Ave, where there is a parking lot. It's a wonderful place for walking or biking.

★★★★★ — Jrob , Aug 2018

Nice long boardwalk. Perfect for running without having to cross streets. Nice assortment of plant life along the trail as well.

★★★★★ — Brett , Jul 2019

It's close to home, a nice place to walk. It is just out and back . Just a short part has shade, so i wouldn't suggest going on a hot sunny day.

★★★★☆ — Gail , Sep 2020

Beautiful, suggest going morning or evening in the summer time. It can get very hot on the boardwalk when you're in the direct sunlight.

★★★★★ — Rita , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 58 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful, suggest going morning or evening in the summer time.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 3 mentions

“It can get very hot on the boardwalk when you're in the direct sunlight.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteci.blaine.mn.us
  • Phone+1 763-784-6700

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blaine Open Space Lexington Ave

Blaine, Minnesota

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.