Trail conditions are updated as conditions change.
Updated: Nov. 26 at 9:49 a.m.
Big Rivers Regional Trail
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Mendota Trail closure: The trail is closed between Highway 55 and the Highway 13 crossing in Mendota for the city's water system expansion project. Trail users are detoured onto Highway 13 around the closure. For construction updates, view the city's project page.
Planned Trail closure: The Lone Oak Trailhead, the parking lot and a short segment of the nearby trail is closed for bridge construction. The trail may be accessed at the Big Rivers Trailhead. The construction area is closed to the public. View Minnesota River Greenway project page.
View Big Rivers Regional Trail page.
Dakota Woods Dog Park
Hiking Trails: Open. The water has been turned off for the season. Please plan to bring water and a bowl with you when you visit. Water is available on-site from May-October, weather dependent. Pass required.
View Dakota Woods Dog Park page.
Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Hiking Trails:
Open.
Lake Walk Trail (paved trail): Open.
Lake Byllesby Beach: Closed for the season. View Lake Byllesby Beach page.
Nonmotorized Boat Launch: Open.
Motorized Boat Launch: Closed.
Splash Pad: Closed for the season.
Cannon River Carry-In Access: Open.
View Lake Byllesby Regional Park page.
Lake Marion Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View Lake Marion Greenway page.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Closed.
Mountain Bike Trails (West Trailhead): Closed.
Sidewalks around the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Closed.
McDonough Lake Loop (paved trail): Closed.
Schulze Lake Beach: Closed for the season. View Schulze Lake Beach page.
Equestrian Trails
& Equestrian Trailhead: Closed for the season. Reopening in spring 2026. Hiking on equestrian trails is now permitted until trails turn over to cross-country ski trails when snow covered.
Upcoming Deer Hunt closures: The entire Lebanon Hills Regional Park will be closed to the public for full-day archery hunts Nov. 24–26. View Deer Hunting page.
View Lebanon Hills Regional Park page.
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
Hiking Trails: Open.
Upcoming Deer Hunt closures: Miesville Ravine Park Reserve will be closed to the public for full-day muzzleloader hunts Dec. 6-14. View Deer Hunting page.
View Miesville Ravine Park Reserve page.
Minnesota River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Nicols Road closure: Access to the Cedar Nicols Trailhead and parking lot will be closed due to a project on Nicols Road starting Dec. 8. The closure is anticipated to last 2 weeks. The greenway will remain open during the closure. Please access at the MN Riverfront Trailhead in Burnsville. View Metropolitan Council project webpage.
Mississippi River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Trail closure: The Mississippi River Greenway is closed between 117th Street and the Pine Bend Trailhead. Erosion from recent storms has created a safety issue on and around the greenway. Construction repairs are anticipated to begin in spring 2026. Please be aware that the detour is on a road with heavy traffic. We will post an update when the section is reopened. 
South side detour map.
Temporary closure: The Mississippi River Greenway is temporarily closed between 100th Street E. and south of 102nd Street E. Erosion from summer storms have created a safety issue. The detour is on Inver Grove Trail which generally has light traffic. We will post an update when the section is reopened. 
North side detour map.
View Mississippi River Greenway page.
North Creek Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View North Creek Greenway page.
River to River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Planned Trail closure: The River to River Greenway segment between the Lilydale Trailhead and Marie Avenue is closed July 7 through Nov. 30 for construction and bridge replacement. A detour route is available. View project webpage. Detour Map
Trail closure: The paved trail on the west side of the park connecting Thompson Lake and the River to River Greenway is closed for the Pollinator Promenade and Stream Restoration project. It will be closed through spring 2026.
Access to the River to River Greenway is available using the paved trail by the Thompson Park Center. Please follow all construction and detour signage and keep out of construction area. View Pollinator Promenade project page.
Butler Avenue construction: Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8, Thompson County Park access will be impacted by construction on Butler Avenue(County Road 4). Butler Avenue will be closed between Sperl Street and Waterloo Avenue through mid- November.Detour Map. View Butler Avenue project page.
View River to River Greenway page.
Spring Lake Park Reserve
Hiking Trails: Open.
Sidewalks around the Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center: Open.
Mississippi River Greenway (paved trail): Open.
Trail closure: The Mississippi River Greenway is closed between 117th Street and the Pine Bend Trailhead. Erosion from recent storms has created a safety issue on and around the greenway. Construction repairs are anticipated to begin in spring 2026. Please be aware that the detour is on a road with heavy traffic. We will post an update when the section is reopened. South side detour map.
Temporary closure: The Mississippi River Greenway is temporarily closed between 100th Street E. and south of 102nd Street E. Erosion from summer storms have created a safety issue. The detour is on Inver Grove Trail which generally has light traffic. We will post an update when the section is reopened.
North side detour map.
Archery Trail: Open. Pass required.
Thompson County Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Thompson Lake Loop (paved trail): Open.
Sidewalks around Thompson Park Center: Open.
River to River Greenway (paved trail): Open.
Butler Avenue construction: Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8, Thompson County
Park access will be impacted by construction on Butler Ave (County Road 4).
Butler Avenue will be closed between Sperl St and Waterloo Avenue through mid-
November.Detour Map. View Butler Avenue project page.
Trail closure: The paved trail on the west side of the park connecting Thompson Lake and the River to River Greenway is closed for the Pollinator Promenade and Stream Restoration project. It will be closed through spring 2026.
Access to the River to River Greenway is available using the paved trail by the Thompson Park Center. Please follow all construction and detour signage and keep out of construction area. View Pollinator Promenade project page.
View Thompson County Park page.
Vermillion River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View Vermillion River Greenway page.
Veterans Memorial Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View Veterans Memorial Greenway page.
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Empire Lake Loop (paved trail): Open.
Sidewalks around the Empire Lake Shelter: Open.
View Whitetail Woods Regional Park page.
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.
Hiking: The Lone Rock Trail is open to hiking from January 1 through November 8. Hiking will be closed for firearms deer hunting from November 8 through December 21.
Horseback riding: Lone Rock Trail is open for equestrian riding from May 1 through October 31 each year. The trail is closed to equestrian use from November 1 through April 30 to allow for firearms deer hunting and cross-country skiing. The trail is open for personal use and should not be used or marketed for any business purposes.
Cross-country skiing: Conditions permitting, the Lone Rock Trail is open for the 2025-2026 season to cross-country skiing from December 22 through March 31. Intermediate skill is required; the trail features rolling terrain with frequent short hill climbs and descents. Trails are one-way for skiers; follow blue diamond markers. Note: Skiers are urged to use caution from mid-December to early-January as pheasant, deer, and late season goose hunting will be ongoing.