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Cedar Lake Trail Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in St Louis Park, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Cedar Lake Trail 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.

Open 24h

What runners say about Cedar Lake Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice suburban bike trail between Hopkins & Minneapolis on the old Great Northern Hutchinson Spur

★★★★☆ — Jay , Jul 2024

Whether you’re commuting or cruising, you’ll enjoy some lovely urban‑to‑green transitions. The trail skirts along Cedar Lake and even offers skyline glimpses as you ride.   It’s also well-maintained and smooth—great for any level of cyclist.

★★★★★ — David , Sep 2025

Cold water provided on the trail for just a $1! Located near 2nd street. Love this trail, have been biking on it for years.

★★★★★ — Mkzz , Jun 2021

🚵Scenic 3-season trail ride. Fat tire bikers seen in winter ice & snow season❄

★★★★★ — Kevin , Jan 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

Plan your run at Cedar Lake Trail Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Cedar Lake Trail Park

8850 W 36th St, St Louis Park, MN 55426

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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.