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Empire Township Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Empire Township Trail'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.

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Scenic

What runners say about Empire Township Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful walking trail leading into downtown Farmington.”

Beautiful walking trail leading into downtown Farmington. Explore the beauty of the Vermillion River and the surrounding wilderness.

★★★★★ — Kat , Jan 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful walking trail leading into downtown Farmington.”

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Plan your run at Empire Township Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 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 Empire Township Trail

Farmington, Minnesota

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Running trails near Farmington

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

Farmington Preserve Park

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under a mile away

Rambling River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 247 reviews

Farmington, MN

Paved

Park, known for its trout fishing and playground with slides and swings.

under a mile away

Middle Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Farmington, MN

1.1 miles away

Vermillion Grove Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Farmington, MN

1.3 miles away

Prairie View Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 reviews

Farmington, MN

Shaded

1.5 miles away

Prairie Waterway Greenway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews

Farmington, MN

1.5 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.