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Minnesota River Bottoms Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Bloomington, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Minnesota River Bottoms Trails' 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.
Scenic riverside area for hiking and mountain biking on paved and unpaved trails.
What runners say about Minnesota River Bottoms Trails
“As, well as with the Universe and more of the Gorgeous Divine Family.”
“Really quiet and peaceful walking trail!”
Beautiful, quiet and natureful trail. I recommend parking at the Long Meadow Lake Trailhead and walking west about 3 miles. Well maintained trails inside a dense forest. When you reach the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail, turn left and head back along the River (first on paved trail, then packed dirt) 3 miles.
Walked the path that is used by the trail bikes. Pretty. Had a couple of deer on the trail.
This place is definitely top on my list of trails in Minneapolis lots of natural trails and even has a ferry to get across the river. Kids love it. Lots of sand due to the flooding but Always fun to get down there and ride
This is a great hiking/bike trail. It was shaded in some spots and sunny in others. Great for walking the dogs. It offers water access as well. I am looking forward to exploring this trail more.
Trail conditions & character
“Love this place Absolutely Beautiful walking paths and nature”
“When you reach the Minnesota River Bottoms Trail, turn left and head back along the River (first on paved trail, then packed dirt) 3 miles.”
“I recommend parking at the Long Meadow Lake Trailhead and walking west about 3 miles.”
“Awesome, paved bike/walkways with a side dirt trail on the river banks, which keeps that mountain biking off-road theme easy difficulty.”
Plan your run at Minnesota River Bottoms Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebloomingtonmn.gov
- Phone(952) 563-8700
- 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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