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Hidden Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in New Hope, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hidden Valley 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.

Dog-friendlyHillyWaterTrailhead parking

Shaded neighborhood park with jogging paths, a pond, sports facilities & a winter skating rink.

What runners say about Hidden Valley Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (165 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Great local park with playbareas for kids of all ages.”

Nice park with a pond in the center. Walking path, shelter & picnic tables for picnics, grill too, tennis courts(pickleball lines too) & kids play structures (very nice new ones!)

★★★★★ — Sallie , Jun 2023

My husband, 1 year old, and I go here nearly every day after work. Perfect little neighborhood park with play areas for older and younger kids, walking/running path, tennis court, and soccer field. Very dog friendly.

★★★★☆ — Stephanie , May 2019

Nice little neighborhood park. Pavilion to reserve, charcoal grills, tennis and basketbl, playground, ice skating or dog park. A hidden gem with walking paths.

★★★★★ — Julie , May 2023

Nice park. Has tennis court, basketball court, playground, small pond, soccer field and walking trail.

★★★★☆ — Pa , Jul 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 165 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“Pavilion to reserve, charcoal grills, tennis and basketbl, playground, ice skating or dog park.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Has a skating rink nice sledding hill and a decent playground area.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“They have the friendliest birds there, a playground, and 2 drinking fountains plus some benches.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Hidden Valley Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenewhopemn.gov
  • Phone+1 763-531-5151
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Hidden Valley Park

8800 32nd Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427

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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.