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Spring Lake Park Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 764 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Spring Lake Park Reserve'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.
Bison aside, this sprawling place offers multiple trails, hiking opportunities, picnic spots, and a playground for kids.
What runners say about Spring Lake Park Reserve
“The lookout isn't too far away just a nice walk on a well maintained path.”
“And the sun sets are beautiful there are dirt paths you can take down towards the river and sit on rocks and watch the sunset.”
Spring lake park reserve, just south of Hastings, is a great park for hiking, biking, nature viewing, archery practice, and even Bison viewing. The park is always well maintained with great facilities and trails.
Magical! There I am walking a more traditional, November MN hiking path with leaves on the ground instead of on the trees, when suddenly the path curves towards the water and moss everywhere! Go hike here mid day when it's quiet and you will feel like you stumbled upon a fairyland🌟💚🌟
Great biking and hiking. The views of the Mississippi and Spring Lake are spectacular! The walking trails closest to the bluff have some great hidden cliffs and stone features.
Beautiful lake park.Great park with lots of trails to walk and awesome views of the Mississippi River.There are also spots for picnics as well as a large playground. There is also a learning center. Lots of parking and park entry is free
Trail conditions & character
“Just a short drive from downtown Hastings, this park is open and spread out with views of prairie flowers, wildlife and glistening views of the surrounding lake.”
“Large scenic park, woods,bprairie, indoor bathroom, great bike trail, ski trails, walking on paved or unpaved trail.”
“Plenty of parking too they have lots of parking lots scattered around.”
Plan your run at Spring Lake Park Reserve
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteco.dakota.mn.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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