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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Minnesota
Minnesota has 48 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 32 cities and towns — Minneapolis, Red Wing, Duluth, Brooklyn Park and 28 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Minnehaha Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 11,113 reviews
This 193-acre riverfront park has miles of trails & a waterfall celebrated in a Longfellow poem.
Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,828 reviews
Scenic expanse of the Mississippi River with a dam & observation deck, picnic areas & hiking trails.
Vermillion Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,662 reviews
Pit stop with a scenic waterfall, walking trail & rentable picnic pavilion for events.
Carver Lake Park and Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Hiking, biking, archery, picnics & unguarded swimming are offered in this picturesque city park.
Carver Park Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,034 reviews
Large tract featuring a campground, nature center & historic farm site, plus bird habitats & trails.
Thompson County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews
Relaxed wooded park featuring a lake and playground and trails for biking and picnics.
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
5,500-acre park with a boat dock, campsites, hiking & biking trails, a fishing pier & playgrounds.
He Mni Can/ Barn Bluff Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
Access point for several hikes to the top of a landmark hill with panoramic city & river views.
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
Prairie area scattered with oak trees & offering biking & hiking trails, picnic shelters & fishing.
Victory Memorial Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 595 reviews
Park featuring a biking trail and statue area, plus graves of WWII soldiers.
Ritter Farm Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 589 reviews
Tranquil park along a lake offers an archery range plus trails for hiking, skiing & snowmobiling.
Eastman Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 483 reviews
Informative nature center featuring kid-orientated displays and various animals, along with hiking trails and picnics.
Blackhawk Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Park grounds feature a canoe launch & fishing dock, plus hiking trail, observation deck & pavilion.
Snail Lake Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 404 reviews
This lakeside park offers a boat launch, playground, supervised beach, trails & picnic facilities.
Swede Hollow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews
Wooded valley park that was once an impoverished quarter & dump but now offers a trail among trees.
Elm Creek Singletrack Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a number of trails for biking, hiking, walking and running, along with picnicking.
Northwoods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Baseball fields and football fields share this recreation space with an inclusive playground.
Crystal Lake West
4.5 ★★★★★ 268 reviews
Park with a boat ramp, picnic areas, walking paths, and fishing.
Bay Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Public green space with trails and scenic river views, plus picnic and playground areas, and a teepee monument.
Red Jacket Trail Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Natural area with a lake and river, plus a bridge offering scenic views, trails, and fishing.
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Lush country park offering hiking trails as well as fishing and birdwatching activities.
Minnesota Valley State Trail (Wilke Unit)
4.7 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Nature preserve offering kid-friendly hikes, mountain biking, and river access.
Town Green Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Kid-friendly park with picnic tables and ponds; also a lawn-chair amphitheater for concerts, events and movie showings.
Murphy-Hanrehan Singletrack Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 196 reviews
Kid-friendly park, with trails suitable for walking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
Cottage Grove Bike Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Recreational spot featuring a pump track, skills area, and jump lines for bikers.
Bertram Lakes Singletrack Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Popular spot for mountain biking, featuring singletrack trails with berms, jumps, and wooden features.
Luce Line Trailhead (Plymouth/Vicksburg Lane)
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Quiet park featuring bike trails and kid-friendly hiking options.
Rivers' Bend Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
River-adjacent park offering a playground, picnic tables and tennis courts, as well as trails and fields.
Douglas Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Paved, 12.5-mi. multi-use trail on an abandoned railbed through forests, pastures & fields.
Park Point Trail Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Hiking, trails, sandy beaches, waves and boardwalks on the Lake Superior shoreline.
O'Connell Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 97 reviews
Recreation area with a baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, playground, and picnic areas.
MN River Greenway - Black Dog Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Park featuring a bridge for bikers and trails suitable for walking and fishing.
Sand Prairie Wildlife Management Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Flat hiking trails through varied terrain, plus a wildlife observation deck.
Olson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, plus opportunities for frisbee golf.
Cannon Valley Trail - Old West Main Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Paved rail-trail for bicycling and hiking that passes through scenic woods and parks.
Jail Trail (North Loop) Mountain Bike and Cross Country Ski Trailhead
4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews
Clean, family-friendly trail system featuring wooded hiking and biking paths plus winter skiing.
Bass Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
A community gathering spot & green space with pickleball courts, a playground & a sun shelter.
Snail Lake Regional Park Grass Lake Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Clean park with a beach, playground and dog-friendly trails for walking and bike riding.
Waabizheshikana Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Popular destination for hikers and cyclists as well as a peaceful walking spot featuring scenic views of the St. Louis River.
West Draw Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 reviews
Bike park offering tracks with different ability levels, plus picnic areas and a playground.
Pike Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Island featuring serene trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus boat ramps.
Brockway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 60 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a playground, a disc golf course and baseball fields.
Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Flowy, 4.75-mile trail featuring berms, jumps, rollers, and other obstacles for mountain bikers.
Bethel Haunted Forest
4.1 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews
City park offering a variety of hiking and mountain biking trails, some decorated for Halloween.
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