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Spring Lake Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Rosemount, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- 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.
Sprawling park featuring biking trails, a playground and picnic areas, plus an archery range.
What runners say about Spring Lake Park Reserve
“We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.”
“We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.”
This is a beautiful park on the outskirts of Rosemount near the Mississippi River. It's got an archery range (permit required) and miles of biking or walking trails.
Absolutely loved biking the Mississippi River Trail at Spring Lake Park Reserve! The trail is smooth, wide, and perfect for both biking and walking. We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.
This is an amazing 20 mile round trip bike ride from Hastings!!!!!! This should be an annual fall leaf color ride. Hilly, good ride. Only complaint was the Asian beetles at West Trailhead picnic spot by archery section. Views of Mississippi and elevation and deciduous trees make this spectacular.
A hidden jewel on the south shore of the Mississippi river, this large, manicured park has many walking trails, picnic shelters, and a nice playground for the kiddos. Our toddler grandson had a fall birthday party here and every generation had something to enjoy.
Trail conditions & character
“We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.”
“Only complaint was the Asian beetles at West Trailhead picnic spot by archery section.”
“We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.”
“We rode about 10 miles and enjoyed gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, peaceful forest paths, and even passed by the bison reintroduction area.”
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
- Distance5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. 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.
- Websiteco.dakota.mn.us
- Phone(952) 891-7000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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