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Minnesota

The best running trails in Minnesota

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Running in Minnesota is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection …

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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1. Lebanon Hills Park loop via Voyageur Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park

14.8km

01:39

100m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Lake Phalen loop run — Ramsey County

4.94km

00:35

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Mississippi Gorge Trail — Ramsey County

4.55km

00:30

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Colby Lake Park loop run — Woodbury

5.10km

00:32

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mendota Trail from the Minnesota River Greenway Trailhead — Fort Snelling State Park

17.6km

02:08

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park run — Ramsey County

11.8km

01:13

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bluff Trail — Mound Springs Park

9.26km

01:08

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Minnesota River Greenway run — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge

11.6km

01:12

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Carlton Arboretum Trail loop — Carlton College

7.52km

00:55

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Gateway State Trail run — Ramsey County

14.0km

01:27

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Minnesota

1. Lebanon Hills Park loop via Voyageur Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park

2. Lake Phalen loop run — Ramsey County

3. Mississippi Gorge Trail — Ramsey County

4. Colby Lake Park loop run — Woodbury

5. Mendota Trail from the Minnesota River Greenway Trailhead — Fort Snelling State Park

6. Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park run — Ramsey County

7. Bluff Trail — Mound Springs Park

8. Minnesota River Greenway run — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge

9. Carlton Arboretum Trail loop — Carlton College

10. Gateway State Trail run — Ramsey County

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