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Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 Google reviews · Running trail in Cannon Falls, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Miesville Ravine Park Reserve'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.
Lush country park offering hiking trails as well as fishing and birdwatching activities.
What runners say about Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
“Well-maintained trails and facilities for picnicking, hardwood forest and restored prairie.”
“It also has 2 very beautiful structures for grilling and eating like a gazebo but they're made out of stone very beautiful but you have to reserve them at the Dakota county”
Beautiful park! Many memories were made here! If you love nature and exploring well this is the place for you! A grate way to get outdoors, go on a hike and enjoy the beauty nature holds. I've been fishing, hiking and exploring here!
Explored this park recently and had a great time. It is tucked away off the main road so you don't get any unnatural noises, which is important because the best part about this place is the birds - it was LOUD with bird calls of all types!
Quaint little park in the middle of farm country. Trails were very private as most of the activity is on the river itself. Many canoes, kayaks. Pavilions are beautiful little structures, each with built in counter/serving areas next to the grill. Lots of shade and a cool breeze on the figure eight trail.
I've been here twice and I love the peace and quiet. If you want to take the full hike...take both trails on either side of the main dirt road (Orlando Trail?)...altogether it's a little more than 2.5 miles of well groomed grassy paths, little bridges and some elevated walkways.
Trail conditions & character
“It also has 2 very beautiful structures for grilling and eating like a gazebo but they're made out of stone very beautiful but you have to reserve them at the Dakota county”
“There were some trees to climb over or move around but nothing these old bones couldn't handle.”
“Public, No matter what they tell you, sometimes people get possessive over the landing, it's public access, no parking however.”
“Great place for kids or dogs to burn off energy.”
Plan your run at Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteco.dakota.mn.us
- Phone(952) 891-7000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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