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The cottonwood

4.8 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkins, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from The cottonwood'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.

The cottonwood — running trail in Hopkins, MN, photo 1
The cottonwood — running trail in Hopkins, MN, photo 2
Open 24h

What runners say about The cottonwood

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (4 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Beautiful walking trail, it was a little hard to park( I parked on the street because I couldn’t find a parking lot). But the trail was filled with lots of trees and had a ton of shade. It’s next to a main road so it’s slightly noisy(unless you enjoy the sound of cars passing) and had a lot of bikers and pedestrians.

★★★★☆ — Cheyenne , Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 4 reviews →

Plan your run at The cottonwood

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 The cottonwood

Cedar Lake Regional Trl, Hopkins, MN 55343

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Running trails near Hopkins

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Burnes Park

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Hopkins, MN

ShadedDog-friendly

Basic neighborhood recreation area with a playground, plus a baseball field & tennis courts.

under a mile away

Cottageville Park

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Hopkins, MN

Clean park featuring a playground for kids and basketball court, along with barbecue grills for picnics.

under a mile away

Cedar Lake Trail Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

St Louis Park, MN

under a mile away

Central Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Hopkins, MN

Dog-friendly

Vast green space featuring tennis courts, ballfields and a playground, as well as walking paths and picnic tables.

1.1 miles away

Minnehaha Creek Greenway

4.7 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Minneapolis, MN

1.5 miMixed

1.2 miles away

Creekside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

St Louis Park, MN

BoardwalkScenic

Wooded park featuring nature trails, a boardwalk, and canoe/kayak access.

1.2 miles away

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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.