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Dakota County

Routes
Running Trails
United States
Minnesota

Dakota County

The best running trails in Dakota County

62runs

4.3

(3)

346 people ran here

Running in Dakota County 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 of routes in Dakota County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Lebanon Hills Park loop via Voyageur Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Intermediate

01:39

14.8km

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

02:08

17.6km

Minnesota River Greenway run — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge
Intermediate

01:12

11.6km

Carlton Arboretum Trail loop — Carlton College
Intermediate

00:55

7.52km

McDonough, Cattail, & Portage Lakes loop — Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Intermediate

00:45

7.18km

Dan's Path & Aspen Loop — Salem Hills Park
Intermediate

00:50

6.93km

Mississippi River Trail loops & Schaars Bluff — Spring Lake Park Preserve
Expert

02:01

18.8km

Kaposia Landing & Thompson County Park loop — West Saint Paul
Intermediate

00:53

8.37km

Lone Rock Loop to Empire Lake — Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Intermediate

01:43

14.5km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Lebanon Hills Park loop via Voyageur Trek — Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    01:39

    14.8km

    6:41/km

    100m

    100m

    Intermediate

    29

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

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

    02:08

    17.6km

    7:15/km

    50m

    50m

    Expert

    10

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Minnesota River Greenway run — Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge

    01:12

    11.6km

    6:11/km

    10m

    10m

    Intermediate

    8

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Carlton Arboretum Trail loop — Carlton College

    00:55

    7.52km

    7:18/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    7

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    McDonough, Cattail, & Portage Lakes loop — Lebanon Hills Regional Park

    00:45

    7.18km

    6:15/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    5

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Dan's Path & Aspen Loop — Salem Hills Park

    00:50

    6.93km

    7:16/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    3

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Mississippi River Trail loops & Schaars Bluff — Spring Lake Park Preserve

    02:01

    18.8km

    6:27/km

    140m

    140m

    Expert

    3

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Kaposia Landing & Thompson County Park loop — West Saint Paul

    00:53

    8.37km

    6:19/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    1

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Lone Rock Loop to Empire Lake — Whitetail Woods Regional Park

    01:43

    14.5km

    7:08/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    1

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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10

Echo Point loop run — Lake Byllesby Regional Park

00:47

6.82km

6:50/km

10m

10m

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

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