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Medicine Lake
4.8 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Plymouth, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Medicine Lake yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Medicine Lake
East Medicine Lake has a new park. Adironrack chairs bolted to brand new cement side walk to relax and view the lake.restroom plus concession buildings. Picnic tables under the pavilion. Play area for kids so easy to munch while watching the squirmishes.,.
Plan your run at Medicine Lake
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
Running trails near Plymouth
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Mission Hills Park
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Park playground featuring slides, swings, monkey bars and a baseball field / diamond.
West Medicine Lake Park
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Lakeside recreation place with a boat launch & beach, plus picnic pavilions, a playground & trails.
Plymouth Creek Playfield
4.7 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Large park featuring a playground & a picnic shelter, plus trails & a skate/bike park.
Millennium Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Gardens at a community center featuring a labyrinth, fountains and waterfalls.
Hidden Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Shaded neighborhood park with jogging paths, a pond, sports facilities & a winter skating rink.
East Medicine Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 786 reviews
Kids and adults like this park, with playground equipment, a lakeshore beach, picnic tables, and trails.