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Treetop Trail
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Apple Valley, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Treetop 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.
What runners say about Treetop Trail
We really enjoyed the treetop trail. It was a nice way to view the nature and get around without getting lost in the maze of the zoo trails. Most of the animal exhibits are not viewable from this trail, but we were able to see many animals in nature, like the many turtles in the lakes
One of the best trails for birdwatching and enjoying fall colors. Easy loop to walk, included with your zoo admission.
Went here on a Wednesday afternoon. Lovely! Pretty cool being able to walk up above like that.
Plan your run at Treetop Trail
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.
- Websitetreetoptrail.mnzoo.org
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3:30 pm |
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