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Wirth Lake Public Access
4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden Valley, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wirth Lake Public Access' 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.
Lakefront park popular for walks, fishing and picnics, plus volleyball courts.
What runners say about Wirth Lake Public Access
“Beautiful park featuring fishing docks, interesting trails, free parking and plenty of picnic tables.”
“Small but family-friendly and somewhat rustic city beach.”
Wonderful hidden gem in the twin cities. We typically go to the more popular downtown lakes but decided to check this out today and we were not disappointed. Loved the trail around the worth lake and lots of opportunities to fish enjoy volleyball or just soak up the nature.
Wirth Park is one of the best features of North Minneapolis. Lakes and ponds and creeks... plenty if trails to get lost in. And lots of cool old growth trees.
Lots of trails, some steep ones in the wooded area. Easy trail around the lake.
Beautiful park featuring fishing docks, interesting trails, free parking and plenty of picnic tables. Sunset on the lake is particularly fetching when veiwed from a nearby hill. Large pines dot the landscape and there is a community garden nearby.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a lot of hiking terrain and hilly trails above the lake and behind the Eloise Butler wild flower Meadows.”
Plan your run at Wirth Lake Public Access
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.
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 |
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