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Kaposia Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 508 Google reviews · Running trail in South St Paul, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kaposia Landing'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.
Lakeside green space featuring a playground, walking trails and dog park for off-leash play.
What runners say about Kaposia Landing
This spot is getting better all the time. SSP has been working over the last few years to add baseball fields and a playground to the dog park and running/biking trails that are already there. It's $20 for an annual pass to the dog park, which is basically a LARGE open, mowed field.
I enjoy coming here to walk the dogs through the park. It is always somewhat busy. The trail takes maybe 30 minutes to walk around the park. There are doggie bags around the park to make clean up a breeze. There are also places to sit along the way to watch the river and the eagles that nest near by.
One of the more remote locations of St Paul. The roadways are typical to get to but once you're inside it is an oasis. They recently made a brand new park in the area with new landscaping and paved trails. I enjoy the natural buffer and ecology of the area. The history known here at Kaposia Landing is quite astounding.
Great walking/biking trails along the Mississippi River. Lots of wide open space, ball fields, playground and large dog park (though I believe you need a permit to use the dog park).
Trail conditions & character
“Nice open fields, parking and dog exercise areas right on the Robert Piram bike trail between downtown St Paul Harriet Island, South St Paul and Hasting.”
“Paved walking trails with large open expanses on the park side of the river with views of dense woods and lots of eagles on the far side.”
“Paved walking trails with large open expanses on the park side of the river with views of dense woods and lots of eagles on the far side.”
“Only thing I wish there were more of at the dog park would be shade trees.”
“Nice open fields, parking and dog exercise areas right on the Robert Piram bike trail between downtown St Paul Harriet Island, South St Paul and Hasting.”
“I have seen a water fountain for both people and dogs installed, but have yet to see it working.”
Plan your run at Kaposia Landing
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesouthstpaul.org
- Phone+1 651-366-6200
- Social 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 |
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