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Monarch Singletrack - Springview Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Running trail in Waconia, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 14 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Monarch Singletrack - Springview Trailhead'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.
Kid-friendly park offering picnic tables and a public restroom, plus trails for biking and hiking.
What runners say about Monarch Singletrack - Springview Trailhead
Carver Park is a gem located in Carver County as part of the Three Rivers Park system .Monarch is a superb single track destination in the summer and fall months with the fat biking trails being groomed in the winter. Carver Park also has excellent cross country ski trails.
Definitely surprised me, had many fast and fun downhills and even some challenging features, not as techy as Murphy or Lebanon, but the fun downhills make up for it l. Defiantly in the top 5 trails in the metro area.
Started out good but now it’s becoming one of the best trails I’ve ever ridden since there adding so many well built jumps, berms and more.
A smidge over 10 miles of single track that ranges from slow n easy peasy to fast n flowy. And if you’re riding an e bike on the trails there it’s even better. Lots of little rollers you can pump for more speed and burms to rail to keep your speed going into the next turn.
Trail conditions & character
“Monarch is a superb single track destination in the summer and fall months with the fat biking trails being groomed in the winter.”
“Too cold, too much snow, my drivetrain broke and there isn't even a Pearl Izumi® pop up boutique in the parking lot.”
“Very nice parking area with bathrooms and water available too.”
“A smidge over 10 miles of single track that ranges from slow n easy peasy to fast n flowy.”
Plan your run at Monarch Singletrack - Springview Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance14 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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