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Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum
4.4 ★★★★☆ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum'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.
Nature preserve featuring wood walkways over swamps and hiking trails for families.
What runners say about Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum
“Really pretty and the 3 mile walk is really gorgeous if you want to see a lot of the flowers and trees”
A great patch of nature in the middle of the suburbs! On the edge of Crystal Airport, it has walking trails, wood walkways over swampy areas. You'll see wildlife, including an occasional deer. Bring your kids, and your dog for a nice nature walk.
Path connects to the Crystal MAC Wildlife Area. Gene Hagel was a very special person in the Parks and Recreation profession, and served as President to the State Association. Died November 2011.
Really pretty and the 3 mile walk is really gorgeous if you want to see a lot of the flowers and trees
Trail conditions & character
“Really pretty and the 3 mile walk is really gorgeous if you want to see a lot of the flowers and trees”
“I do it quite often either alone or with my children and dog.”
Plan your run at Eugene H. Hagel Arboretum
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebrooklyncentermn.gov
- Phone(763) 561-2760
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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