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Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 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 Trailway Corridor'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.

Paved

What runners say about Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great place for a bike ride with a nice pond and beautiful prarrie”

Well-maintained trails where can sometimes see deer. Walk some part of the trail every day, and it's a haven of peace in my day.

★★★★★ — Karen , Feb 2020

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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

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Plan your run at Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor

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.
  • Websitecottagegrovemn.gov
  • Phone(651) 458-3400
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Friday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10:30 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 Cottage Grove Trailway Corridor

North of and, Hyde Ave S & 73rd St S, 7950 72nd St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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Running trails near Cottage Grove

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Highlands Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews

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PavedShaded

Park with a baseball & soccer fields, 2 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts & an ice-skating rink.

under a mile away

West Draw Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

Lit

Bike park offering tracks with different ability levels, plus picnic areas and a playground.

1.2 miles away

Cottage Grove Bike Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

Paved

Recreational spot featuring a pump track, skills area, and jump lines for bikers.

1.2 miles away

Tree Tree Tree

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

Paved

1.2 miles away

Camel's Hump Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

PavedScenic

City park offering a paved trail and benches, plus scenic views of a valley and river.

1.2 miles away

Hamlet Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Cottage Grove, MN

Large recreational area featuring ball fields, a skate park and a playground.

1.8 miles away

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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.