Trail conditions are updated as conditions change.
Updated: May 10, 2021 at 10:23 a.m.
Big Rivers Regional Trail
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Trail closure update April 6, 2021: In late October 2020, a rockslide occurred on the Big Rivers Regional Trail just south of the Lilydale Trailhead, requiring the trail to close to the public. The site is being accessed to establish the safest method to remove the rockslide debris from the trail and stabilize the bluff above. A reopening date is not yet available. Trail closure barricades and signs have been posted. Please use the identified detour route along Highway 13. The trail is closed from Highway 13 intersection to the Lilydale Trailhead.
See detour map.
The Mendota Heights Trailhead improvement project will require the trailhead and nearby segments of the Big Rivers Regional Trail to be closed during construction May–December 2021. See the Mendota Heights Trailhead Improvements page for details. Trail closure barricades and signs have been posted. Please use the identified detour route. The trail is closed from the I-494 intersection to the southern-most trail intersection with Sibley Memorial Highway.
The City of Lilydale's Lift Station reconstruction project will require the northern-most segment of the Big Rivers Regional Trail to be closed during construction July-October 2021. The Lilydale Trailhead parking lot will remain open during construction. Trail closure barricades and signs have been posted. Please use the identified detour route along Highway 13. The trail is closed from the Highway 13 intersection to the Lilydale Trailhead.
Dakota Woods Dog Park
Hiking Trails: Open. Pass required.
View webpage.
Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Paved Trail: Open.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open. Expect muddy areas as trails melt and thaw in the springtime.
Mountain Bike Trails (West Trailhead): Open.
Sidewalks around the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Open.
McDonough Lake Loop (paved trail): Open.
Equestrian Trails: Open. Pass Required.
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Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
Hiking Trails: Open.
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Minnesota River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
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Cedar Nicols Trailhead closed April–May 2021
The Cedar Nicols Trailhead improvement project will require the current trailhead located adjacent to the Cedar Avenue Bridge to be closed during construction April–May 2021. See the Cedar Nicols Improvements page for details.
Mississippi River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
North Creek Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View webpage.
River to River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
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Spring Lake Park Reserve
Hiking Trails: Open.
Sidewalks around the Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center: Open.
Mississippi River Trail (paved trail): Open.
Archery Trail: Open. Pass required.
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Thompson County Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Sidewalks around Thompson Park Center: Open.
River to River Greenway (paved trail):
Open.
Areas of park closed June–December 2021
The Thompson County Park improvement project will require some areas of the park to be closed during construction June–December 2021. See the Thompson County Improvements page for details.
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Empire Lake Loop (paved trail): Open.
Sidewalks around the Empire Lake Shelter: Open.
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UMORE PARK-The Lone Rock Trail
UMORE Park is owned and operated by the University of Minnesota. No parking fee is required for parking. The trail is open from sunrise to sunset with the exception of a 10 a.m. opening time during the months of May and October (this is to minimize disturbance to spring turkey hunters and fall archery deer hunters during prime hunting periods).The Lone Rock Trail is a multi-use trail. Hiking, dogs on leash, skiing and snowshoeing are all permitted on the trail.
Horseback riding season schedule: Lone Rock Trail will be open for equestrian riding from May 1 through Oct. 31 each year. The trail will be closed to equestrian use from Nov. 1 through April 30 to allow for firearms deer hunting and cross-country skiing.
Hiking season schedule: The Lone Rock Trail is open to hiking from Jan. 1 through Oct. 31.
Cross-country skiing season schedule: Conditions permitting, the Lone Rock Trail is open to cross-country skiing from Dec. 15 through March 31. Skiers are urged to use caution from mid-December to early-January as pheasant and late season goose hunting will be ongoing.
Lone Rock Trail: Open.
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