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Masonic West River Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 347 Google reviews · Running trail in Hutchinson, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Masonic West River 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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Riverside park offering a playground, picnic tables, and an animal sanctuary, plus camping and canoeing.

What runners say about Masonic West River Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (347 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's clean, well maintained, conveniently located, but I wish the city had more then just "online only" assistance.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“I was out for the Minnesota pottery festival and it was so much fun but the space is beautiful.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Peaceful park on the lake with big mature shade trees would be a nice place to camp as the picnic area doubles as a campground.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Peaceful park on the lake with big mature shade trees would be a nice place to camp as the picnic area doubles as a campground.”

Very nice park with camping facilities, bathrooms and a great running or biking trail. The Luce Line trail continues out of the park and goes on for miles. It goes through tunnels under the roads so you don't have to mess with traffic, which is really nice.

★★★★★ — Nathanael , Oct 2018

Slightly run down, but still nice enough. The walking paths near the river are usually covered by mud/silt. Bleh

★★★★☆ — Nate , Jun 2025

Great camping sites in a town with excellent walking & biking trails. Also a preserve with animals.

★★★★☆ — Marie , Jul 2024

Such a nice peaceful park. Lots of things to keep you busy; fishing, swimming, paddling, bike trail, basketball hoops, volleyball court and playgrounds. Nice shade trees.

★★★★★ — Tracey , Jul 2025

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 10 mentions

“Very nice park with camping facilities, bathrooms and a great running or biking trail.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“I was out for the Minnesota pottery festival and it was so much fun but the space is beautiful.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Peaceful park on the lake with big mature shade trees would be a nice place to camp as the picnic area doubles as a campground.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Peaceful park on the lake with big mature shade trees would be a nice place to camp as the picnic area doubles as a campground.”

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Plan your run at Masonic West River 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitehutchinsonprce.com
  • Phone+1 320-587-2975
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Masonic West River Park

1003 Les Kouba Pkwy NW, Hutchinson, MN 55350

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Running trails near Hutchinson

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Luce Line State Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Hutchinson, MN

under a mile away

South Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews

Hutchinson, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Disc golf course in a shady park that also features playgrounds, picnic tables and shelters.

under a mile away

Roberts Park Hutchinson

4.3 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews

Hutchinson, MN

Riverfront park featuring multiple baseball fields, a playground and picnic tables.

under a mile away

Stahl's Lake County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Hutchinson, MN

Natural surface

Park with walking, cycling and cross country ski trails, plus a playground and picnic tables.

4.3 miles away

Mixed Use Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

Waconia, MN

29.1 miles away

City Square Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 196 reviews

Waconia, MN

LitScenic

Green space with shade trees, war memorials and playgrounds, plus events.

29.7 miles away

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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.