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Lebanon Hills West Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lebanon Hills West Trailhead'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.

Natural surfaceDog-friendlyHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingMile markers

Park and woods offering a variety of activities, including hiking and mountain biking.

What runners say about Lebanon Hills West Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (61 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🪧 well-marked 2 mentions

“Super fun, very well marked trails.”

The west trailhead at Lebanon Hills is a gem for hiking. I pass other hikers only intermittently and aside from hearing occasional mountain bikers fly past on the adjacent trails, I feel fairly alone in nature. If looking to avoid a crowd while hiking, this is the place.

★★★★★ — Nancy , Sep 2023

I rode there on my electric bike to check out the trails. The trailhead facilities are nice and well kept. Unfortunately for me, I didn't do my research as these are mountain bike trails of varying difficulty. It looked fun had I been on a different bike.

★★★★★ — Chad , Jun 2021

One of the best mtb trails you'll find in the Minneapolis area. The trails are a good length and we'll groomed. Good for all skill levels!

★★★★★ — Justin , Dec 2016

Excellent mountain bike and hiking trailhead. Adequate parking. Nice bathroom and water filling station. Also has bike repair area.

★★★★★ — Eric , Apr 2016

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 8 mentions

“It can get crowded on the weekends, but there is Overflow parking”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 6 mentions

“Lebanon hills is the best local trail around for hiking, biking, walking, and all of the best ways to enjoy fitness & nature.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The trailheads nice, bathrooms, running water, changing room, bicycle service station.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“One of the best singletrack trails in MN.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“Super fun, very well marked trails.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Plan your run at Lebanon Hills West Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websiteco.dakota.mn.us
  • Phone+1 800-247-1056
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 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 Lebanon Hills West Trailhead

4801 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

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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.