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Irish Avenue Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Hugo, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Irish Avenue 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.

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What runners say about Irish Avenue Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“it's all pretty stable ground, beautiful trails along the woods.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“There are multiple trails that are cut, it's a good spot for off the leash dog walking although people could do better about picking up after their four legged pals.”

A pretty large area with trails running through it. With 8+ cars in the parking area, I only saw 2 other people the whole time. The outer loop in the park was about 2.5 miles after checking out a few of the offshoot trails that lead the road. A lot of off leash dogs around and that seemed like a friendly thing.

★★★★★ — Eric , Oct 2022

I’d like to publicly express my thanks to the individuals (whoever they are) that made the radio control track possible. As a casual hobbyist I was enthralled to learn there was a public place where I can run my kits over a course and I look forward to visiting again.

★★★★★ — Luke , Apr 2019

This is a good spot for a walk through open space. There are multiple trails that are cut, it's a good spot for off the leash dog walking although people could do better about picking up after their four legged pals. There is an RC Car track next to the parking area.

★★★★★ — Mitch , Jul 2020

Beautiful, huge natural wooded area that is a joy to roam. We've taken our kids, our grandkids, and our dog out there. We also ride our horse there frequently

★★★★★ — Peggy , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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 11 mentions

“There are multiple trails that are cut, it's a good spot for off the leash dog walking although people could do better about picking up after their four legged pals.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“it's all pretty stable ground, beautiful trails along the woods.”

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Plan your run at Irish Avenue 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.hugo.mn.us
  • Phone(651) 762-6300
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 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 Irish Avenue Park

14420 Irish Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038

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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.