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Woodland Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 311 Google reviews · Running trail in Elk River, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Woodland Trails Regional 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.
Hilly area, the park features paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking and skiing.
What runners say about Woodland Trails Regional Park
“Nice paved path with the option to venture off, I really enjoyed this trail and would imagine it would be even more beautiful during the fall!”
“Bottom line great trail for biking , walking ,running with good parking and adequate bathrooms.”
“Most of the trail is in shade with the right amount of sun.”
“The trails were beautiful and very well marked and maintained.”
Great park for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. Some of the best XC ski trails in the state!
Very scenic trails with plenty of options for those looking for a family walk or hikers looking for a challenge. I spent 3 hours out in the outer loop and on some of the paved trails and I plan to come back soon. A must see in the fall, the trees and grass are gorgeous and the wildlife is very active.
Great park for trail/path running, bike path riding, and hiking/walking. XC skiing/snowshoeing in the winter. The running trails are a very good workout(1500 ft elevation gained during my 6.2 mile run).
As the soft breezes whisper through the vast, lush and nearby untouched forests full of rolling hills, glens and valleys created over time by fauna and waters’ individually paved journeys, one may revel in the majesty of the abundant gifts all around us provided by Mother Nature (Nurture)!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice paved path with the option to venture off, I really enjoyed this trail and would imagine it would be even more beautiful during the fall!”
“Nice paved path with the option to venture off, I really enjoyed this trail and would imagine it would be even more beautiful during the fall!”
“Slight elevation changes along a few of the trails will add to your walk/run a bit.”
“I spent 3 hours out in the outer loop and on some of the paved trails and I plan to come back soon.”
“Most of the trail is in shade with the right amount of sun.”
“Bottom line great trail for biking , walking ,running with good parking and adequate bathrooms.”
“Beautiful place, good walking asphalt trails, archery, picnic area, restrooms,playground, dog friendly!”
“The trails were beautiful and very well marked and maintained.”
Plan your run at Woodland Trails Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteelkrivermn.gov
- Phone+1 763-635-1150
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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