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Cowpath Trailhead Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Red Wing, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Cowpath Trailhead Memorial 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.
What runners say about Cowpath Trailhead Memorial Park
Fabulous trail that leads you up the hillside to the upper quarry of Memorial Park were the views are absolutely amazing! Great hiking area for kids as well, no steep drop offs, just a nice simple walk up the hill
Nice gradual hike to a nice lookout and picnic area at Memorial Park. I've done snowshoeing on this trail too.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking area for kids as well, no steep drop offs, just a nice simple walk up the hill”
Plan your run at Cowpath Trailhead Memorial Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteredwingmn.gov
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Memorial Park
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He Mni Can/ Barn Bluff Trail Head
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He Mni Can - Barn Bluff Regional Park
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