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Memorial Park - Lower Quarry

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Red Wing, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Memorial Park - Lower Quarry'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.

ScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about Memorial Park - Lower Quarry

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (17 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“The locals are lucky to have such a wonderful place to visit to appreciate another beautiful sunset.”

The Memorial Park in Red Wing, Mn was an excellent choice for the day. The upper Quarry had a disc golf course, walking trails and an historical structure to explore. The lower quarry had trails beyond trails which kept the girls happy but my dogs were barking by the end of the day.

★★★★★ — Chinookadventuresrv , Aug 2022

This is a great place to go for a short hike or take the kids for a picnic. There was a large community fire Ring, mini picnic tables, a small hill to climb, and an entrance point for the mountain bike and snowshoe trails. There is enough parking for 8 or ten cars.

★★★★★ — Anthony , Jan 2020

Best option to access a number of hiking trails; the other spots are more for quick viewpoint spots and casual biking.

★★★★★ — James , May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 17 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“The locals are lucky to have such a wonderful place to visit to appreciate another beautiful sunset.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“There is enough parking for 8 or ten cars.”

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Plan your run at Memorial Park - Lower Quarry

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitered-wing.org
  • Phone(651) 385-3674
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 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 Memorial Park - Lower Quarry

Skyline Dr, Red Wing, MN 55066

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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.