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Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Running trail in Shoreview, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake 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.
Clean park with a beach, playground and dog-friendly trails for walking and bike riding.
What runners say about Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve
“The biking trails are mostly clean go in and around entire neighborhood but there are good maps for directions.”
“Gorgeous spot to feel like you got away from it all without going far.”
“Relatively quiet, mostly people were on bikes.”
I love coming to this big park. I usually come here to watch the sunset. i love riding my bike as well,the park makes a good loop
I like visiting this park because it has nice playground, good beach & shelter, working grills and even large parking lots for driving practice! There is upper level & lower level so plenty of space. The biking trails are mostly clean go in and around entire neighborhood but there are good maps for directions.
Great walking trail, well maintained. Mix of shaded parts and sunny parts. Not much elevation change so an easier walk. Raspberries were ripe and all along the trail. Many herons, saw toads and ducks as well. Relatively quiet, mostly people were on bikes. Nice wildflowers all over. No bugs.
Birding here is fantastic. The foggy start to the day seemed to keep the migrating birds grounded. Tried to take the meadow turf loop, but a downed tree in the east leg was a "no go" for my dogs (it was just about passable).
Trail conditions & character
“This park is full of incredible views and has lots of paved and unpaved paths to explore!”
“I like visiting this park because it has nice playground, good beach & shelter, working grills and even large parking lots for driving practice!”
“This park is full of incredible views and has lots of paved and unpaved paths to explore!”
“Tried to take the meadow turf loop, but a downed tree in the east leg was a "no go" for my dogs (it was just about passable).”
“Relatively quiet, mostly people were on bikes.”
“There is upper level & lower level so plenty of space.”
“Tried to take the meadow turf loop, but a downed tree in the east leg was a "no go" for my dogs (it was just about passable).”
Plan your run at Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteramseycounty.us
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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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