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Central Lakes State Trail / North Country Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Fergus Falls, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Central Lakes State Trail / North Country Trail Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Central Lakes State Trail / North Country Trail Trailhead
“Very clean and well maintained.”
One of my favorite easy hikes in Mid-Minnesota, especially when the ticks get thick. Paved walking path for the win!
The bike trail is 103 miles long. It goes from Fergus Falls to St. Josephs. The path is flat and tarred.
Trailhead at the the north end of the Central Lakes Trail. There is a paved path leading into town.
Pretty trail. First mile stinks sometimes from the cow farm. When it hasn't rained in a while, parts of the trail get covered in goose poop.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Central Lakes State Trail / North Country Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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