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Quaking Bog
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 Google reviews · Running trail in Minneapolis, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Quaking Bog'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.
Boardwalks, bridges and floating paths lead through a lush, wooded bog, plus trails for hiking and biking, this park of the Minneapolis chain is home to a variety of plants and wildlife.
What runners say about Quaking Bog
“It was very beautiful but be warned that the bog is reclaiming many of the sections of the plastic boardwalk, so I'd recommend waterproof hiking boots.”
“Such a quiet, contemplative little nook for a little hike or stroll.”
We didn't find the bog.. it's apparently hidden as well as quaking. But it is a gorgeous chain of well maintained trails, leading through beautiful terrain. We saw several animals and lots of interesting plants as well as delicious wild berries.. will be returning
For anyone wondering about the status of the bog, the boardwalks in the bog itself are under construction but there are walking and mountain bike trails around it that are open. Happy spring Minneapolis!
Bog is still very deep and wet right now, traverse at your own risk! Really fun experience. The rest of the paths and park are wonderful and vast.
A beautiful tamarack bog, an important piece of preserved habitat. The lot Google Maps takes you to is paid parking but the beach nearby has free parking if needed (or if the paid lot is full), and it's a quick walk. Please stay on the trails to protect this wonderful place!
Trail conditions & character
“It was very beautiful but be warned that the bog is reclaiming many of the sections of the plastic boardwalk, so I'd recommend waterproof hiking boots.”
“The lot Google Maps takes you to is paid parking but the beach nearby has free parking if needed (or if the paid lot is full), and it's a quick walk.”
“Such a quiet, contemplative little nook for a little hike or stroll.”
“It was very beautiful but be warned that the bog is reclaiming many of the sections of the plastic boardwalk, so I'd recommend waterproof hiking boots.”
“Also if you're on a walk with your dog, this section is not great for them but there are plenty of other normal hiking trails in this zone of Theo Wirth.”
Plan your run at Quaking Bog
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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteminneapolisparks.org
- Phone+1 612-370-4903
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–10 pm |
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