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Katherine Abbott Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 185 Google reviews · Running trail in Mahtomedi, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Katherine Abbott 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.
Local park offering kid-friendly hikes, walking trails, and benches, plus historical interest.
What runners say about Katherine Abbott Park
“Part limestone and part grassy dirt trail but easy to navigate if sure footed.”
Trails through the woods and a few overlooks on some small lakes. You can hear the freeway a little, but it's a really neat spot. Fairly hilly for MN. You can hike around the lakes but it's a little muddy. Garbage cans at the beginning and end.
I love this place. My only complaint is people that feel entitled to let their dogs off leash. I love the hills, I love the nature. I love the blooming flowers and the trees, and the history.
This is a very lovely park. It has great walking paths and is dog friendly.
If you're in the neighborhood around mahtomedi Minnesota you got to stop into Katherine Abbott Park. The park offers miles and miles of hiking trails you can go walking around ponds and lakes.
Trail conditions & character
“My only complaint is people that feel entitled to let their dogs off leash.”
“Theres a lake to view and looks like it would be a great cross country skiing park with as wide as the trails are.”
“There are paved trails around the area that would make it a longer walk.”
“They have plenty of trails and a great winter sledding hill!”
“Nice trail on a loop with benches to sit on when wanted, and some nice tranquility.”
“Dog friendly, nice parking lot and good signage for the trail”
“Part limestone and part grassy dirt trail but easy to navigate if sure footed.”
“I look forward to the time we get a boardwalk so this area can be complete.”
Plan your run at Katherine Abbott Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemahtomedimn.gov
- Phone(651) 426-3344
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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