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Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Running trail in Burnsville, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve'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.
Natural area with trails for walking, jogging, and skiing, as well as wildlife sightings.
What runners say about Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
“It is a quick walk but it is very relaxing and beautiful, especially during the Spring and Fall when everything is changing!”
“Great place to take your dog for a walk/run/jog!”
It’s a nice little nature area, tucked away. There is a paved access from one road to the other, kind of confused me. But the main trail is not paved, about a mile loop. It’s late summer now, so the grass is quite high so for much of the path there is limited visibility. However the bridge has a nice view.
This is a hidden gem in the city of savage. It is a nicely cared for trail that also adjoins the surrounding neighborhoods. It is pretty big, but small enough to get through on your lunch hour. There is a bike pump station too. Sturdy bridge through the center and an overlook spot. Ample parking.
Nice length trail for a walk or a light run - full loop is about 2 miles but you could probably stretch it to three by taking every little loop there is. The bridge through the water is a nice feature. There is also a nice section through the woods on the south end at the bottom of the hill.
Great place to walk your dog! Unfortunately a lot of people neglect to pickup their dogs mess!
Trail conditions & character
“It is a quick walk but it is very relaxing and beautiful, especially during the Spring and Fall when everything is changing!”
“The docks are an added plus and the only negative thing I can think of is that SOME people do not pick up their dogs business after they are done.”
“You can link up to a paved trail as well - not sure where that goes as I have not taken it but could help create a longer path if one needed.”
“There is a mulch trail on the other side of the parking lot that is .”
“Nice length trail for a walk or a light run - full loop is about 2 miles but you could probably stretch it to three by taking every little loop there is.”
“This public park has great trails for walking with hard packed gravel and even a bike path.”
“5 mile nature walk with bridge over water where you can usually see turtles.”
Plan your run at Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve
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
- Loop distance5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Websiteburnsvillemn.gov
- Phone+1 952-895-4521
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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