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Bunker Hills Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,013 Google reviews · Running trail in Andover, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Bunker Hills Regional Park'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsWater

1,600-acre park with a seasonal outdoor water park, a campground, sports facilities & picnic sites.

What runners say about Bunker Hills Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2,013 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“The grounds are huge, well marked, with most all amenities, clean and hot showers.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“There's a full playground near a full outdoor dining area right next to the scenic Veterans Memorial as well.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Two playgrounds and a nature playground within easy walking/biking distance for our kids.”

Fun park. There is a lot of thing to keep you busy here. A play area for the kids will keep them busy. A water mist is there in the summer to help cool off and tables with a cover for the adults. In the summer a restroom is avalibke but in the off time a portapotty is available.

★★★★☆ — Dave , Mar 2024

Nice trails for walking and biking. Very nice campground. Nice playgrounds. Activity Center. Horse stable for horseback rides. Wave pool for summer months (new heated pool will be open in 2021). Maps with detailed distance are posted often. Though somethings are not operating this summer because of COVID19.

★★★★★ — Chiaki , Jun 2020

We’ve camped here a couple times and it’s been great every time. Very clean campground, wooded, nice trails. Two playgrounds and a nature playground within easy walking/biking distance for our kids. The pictures are from the playground in the actual campground.

★★★★★ — Stefan , Jul 2024

So nice. The rustic does are the best I feel. No close neighbors. And the returns were clean. Area was quite other than hearing music from the pool. But it stops at 7:00. Walking paths are paved and park looks fun for kids.

★★★★★ — Jessie , Jul 2019

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“Horseback riding and tons of horse only trails, paved walkways for hiking, biking, rollerblading and skating, hiking paths, swimming, camping, etc.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“There's a full playground near a full outdoor dining area right next to the scenic Veterans Memorial as well.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“I typically just go there to walk my dog on the trails and there’s so many trails to choose from and lots of hills.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“In the summer a restroom is avalibke but in the off time a portapotty is available.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I typically just go there to walk my dog on the trails and there’s so many trails to choose from and lots of hills.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“They also have a water station.”

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Plan your run at Bunker Hills Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteanokacounty.us
  • Phone(763) 324-3300

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 Bunker Hills Regional Park

550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304

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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.