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Prairie Bluff Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Bluff Conservation Area'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.
Elevated public park featuring paved and dirt paths offering views of the surrounding area.
What runners say about Prairie Bluff Conservation Area
“Elevated, rolling bluffs offering short paved and dirt trails with great views.”
Elevated, rolling bluffs offering short paved and dirt trails with great views.
Great senior pic spot. Good chance you’ll run into people smoking though
There used to be a pull-out on the side of the hill along Flying Cloud Drive. That's long gone, so this is the only option for a good view. Arrive early on July 4th and you'll see probably 45+ fireworks displays along the horizon for miles and miles.
Beautiful view, most of the trail is very flat. The trail end up in a creek. A really nice trail to do with kids. Easy trail
Trail conditions & character
“Elevated, rolling bluffs offering short paved and dirt trails with great views.”
“Elevated, rolling bluffs offering short paved and dirt trails with great views.”
“There used to be a pull-out on the side of the hill along Flying Cloud Drive.”
Plan your run at Prairie Bluff Conservation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Phone+1 952-949-8300
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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