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Sochacki Park—South Golden Valley entrance

4.5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden Valley, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Sochacki Park—South Golden Valley entrance'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.

What runners say about Sochacki Park—South Golden Valley entrance

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I've been around Robbinsdale for more than two decades, but it took me until last Friday to discover what Sochacki Park has to offer. In terms of parks, it's Robbinsdale's best-kept secret! Great place to get away from the bustle of urban/suburban life. The biking trails are a lot of fun!

★★★★★ — Jacob , Aug 2022

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Plan your run at Sochacki Park—South Golden Valley entrance

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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(763) 512-2345

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Sochacki Park—South Golden Valley entrance

4120 Bassett Creek Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55422

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.