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Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 405 Google reviews · Running trail in Cottage Grove, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cottage Grove Ravine 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.
Park on an expanse featuring a lake, wooded trails, a playground and a picnic pavilion.
What runners say about Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park
“They recently decided to use live goats as eco-friendly lawn mowers; you can tell that this park is well-kept and ecologically-minded.”
“Still a beautiful park with lots of walking trails and a calm, boat free lake to fish or kayak in”
This versatile park is a beautiful place to get in some nature time! There's all sorts of paths (paved and unpaved). You could easily spend 4-6 hours to explore all of the trails. This is my go-to place for hikes, cross country running, and nature photography!
Dense forest trails .day pass will cost you $7 and $30 for annual pass. Miles of walking trail through the dense forest which is very soothing . Beautiful lake also you can enjoy fishing and biking
This is a fantastic park. There are several trails that you can run or bike. If you start on the upper parking lot and round down hill, around the lake, through the woods and back you can easily put in 5 miles. You can fish in the little lake off of a pier or in a small non-motorized boat.
CG Ravine Regional Park has changed over the past 20 years. It is a good park to hike, run, or ski. The new building is a good place to stay warm in the WI ter months.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice regional park with long paved and dirt trails (at least in the summer).”
“Still a beautiful park with lots of walking trails and a calm, boat free lake to fish or kayak in”
“Buildimg close bybqith bathrooms and a seek and find sheet for kids to check off items on their hike.”
“If you start on the upper parking lot and round down hill, around the lake, through the woods and back you can easily put in 5 miles.”
“I'm pretty disappointed in the renovation effort and them shrinking the playground / turning a grilling area and nice trees in to a parking lot.”
“There's a children's playground and the park is dog friendly.”
Plan your run at Cottage Grove Ravine 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteco.washington.mn.us
- Phone+1 651-430-8226
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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