The best running trails in Dakota County
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. Lebanon Hills Park loop via Voyageur Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park
14.8km
01:39
100m
100m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
11
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Minnesota River Greenway run — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
11.6km
01:12
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
4. Carlton Arboretum Trail loop — Carlton College
7.52km
00:55
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
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6. Dan's Path & Aspen Loop — Salem Hills Park
6.93km
00:50
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
7. Kaposia Landing & Thompson County Park loop — West Saint Paul
8.37km
00:53
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2
runners
8. Mississippi River Trail loops & Schaars Bluff — Spring Lake Park Preserve
18.8km
02:01
140m
140m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
runners
9. Lone Rock Loop to Empire Lake — Whitetail Woods Regional Park
14.5km
01:43
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Echo Point loop run — Lake Byllesby Regional Park
6.82km
00:47
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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