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State Access Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 Google reviews · Running trail in Shakopee, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from State Access Trail'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.
Scenic, multi-purpose trail in a forest area that's also popular for snowshoeing, biking and bird-watching.
What runners say about State Access Trail
“This area is a beautiful place to hike and relax.”
“This is a very pleasant and quiet hiking trail, and is good for spending half a day for families.”
This is a very pleasant and quiet hiking trail, and is good for spending half a day for families. We hiked along the shorter loop of Mazomani Trail which is about 2 miles long. Because of the snow on the ground, it took us 80 min to go back to the starting point. It was a quite tiring for little kids.
Very peaceful trails, nice place to get away and enjoy nature! We heard and saw lots of birds, frogs and other animals. One bridge is OUT though on the trail so the Manzomani trail is an out and back trail now. If you do the shorter 2 mile section rather than the 4-4.
Nice trails, wetland filled with frogs, birds, and other animals. Great place to do a day of hiking
This area is a beautiful place to hike and relax. A couple points to keep in mind - It IS a swamp that floods the trails regularly. As such there are times that the trails on the lower areas are inaccessible. Additionally once the waters recede the bugs come out.
Trail conditions & character
“I only walked one trail that unfortunately with as close as it got to the water it was hard to get a good view.”
“Also its impossible except for the dead of winter to make a full loop around the trails.”
“There is a nice toilet in the parking lot which you don't see very often!”
“This is a very pleasant and quiet hiking trail, and is good for spending half a day for families.”
“I personally like mountain biking here because unlike a single track, you and another biker (or two) can ride along side each other and hold a conversation easily.”
“As such there are times that the trails on the lower areas are inaccessible.”
Plan your run at State Access Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Loop distance2 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone(952) 854-5900
- 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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