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Sunset Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Running trail in Maplewood, 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 Sunset Ridge Park'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

What runners say about Sunset Ridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (14 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This park is a diamond in the rough. Perched on top of a hill in a surrounding residential neighborhood. Has a playground, unmarked soccer play field, connections to area trails and a gorgeous view to the south where one can see both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.

★★★★★ — Boris , Sep 2020

Bit of a hike up the trail to the top but it's worth it. Cool view, playground and a field. Paved trails. Nice park.

★★★★★ — Jellybeansmooth , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 14 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 5 mentions

“Has a playground, unmarked soccer play field, connections to area trails and a gorgeous view to the south where one can see both downtown Minneapolis and St.”

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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.
  • Websitemaplewoodmn.gov

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 Sunset Ridge Park

3020 Frank St, Maplewood, MN 55109

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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.