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Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeville, 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
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Confirmed from Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area'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.

ScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (26 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“The entire trail is paved and has beautiful nature views.”

The trail through the conservation area is about a mile long (from the Steve Michaud Park parking lot to Highview Ave). The parking at Steve Michaud Park is free and the path from the parking lot directly connects up with the path through the conservation area. The entire trail is paved and has beautiful nature views.

★★★★★ — Hannah , May 2018

A nice walking path with people every so often it's not a packed place til you get over by the park and sports complex.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Sep 2019

Great Paths for dog walking. Photo of North Creek of Vermillion River off Highview Ave.

★★★★☆ — Ronald , Aug 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“The entire trail is paved and has beautiful nature views.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“The trail through the conservation area is about a mile long (from the Steve Michaud Park parking lot to Highview Ave).”

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Plan your run at Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area

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
  • Websitelakevillemn.gov
  • Phone(952) 985-4615
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 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 Steve Michaud Park Conservation Area

17100 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

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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.