Trail conditions are updated as conditions change.
Updated: March 30, 2020 at 11:25 a.m.
For up-to-the-minute trail conditions, please call the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center at 651-554-6530.
Big Rivers Regional Trail
Paved Regional Trail: Open. Trail Closure: a section of trail is currently closed between Lilydale and Mendota due to erosion issues. The trail closure is located approximately 1 mile from the HWY 13 trail crossing and .5 miles from the Lilydale trailhead. The trail can be used both ways up till the closure. At the closure point, users will need to turn around and head back in the direction they came from. Barricades, fencing and signage will be placed on the trail at the closure location. This section of trail is closed until further notice. Please check back for updates. Snow removal if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
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Dakota Woods Dog Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open. Pass required.
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Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open. Scheduled improvement projects will not impact trail use this winter.
Paved Trail: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed next day, by end-of-day.
Skijoring/Dogsledding Trails: Trails are currently closed and in poor condition.
While this concludes any full trail closures in this area for the season, our contractor will occasionally use spotters to enact temporary closures for visitor safety during additional tree felling activities near the trails. There will no longer be barricades, but signage will be implemented to warn visitors of any potential tree work occurring.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open.
Mountain Bike Trails (West Trailhead): Closed due to warm temperatures and melting conditions on the trails.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Classic Trails: Trails last groomed on Friday, February 21. Trails are in poor condition with icy or bare areas.
Pass required.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Skate Trails: Trails last groomed on Friday, February 21. Trails are in poor condition with icy or bare areas.
Pass required.
Sidewalks around the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
McDonough Lake Loop (paved trail): Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
Sledding Hill: Closed due to icy conditions.
Ice Skating (On Schulze Lake): Closed - not cleared.
Equestrian Trails: Closed for the season.
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Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open
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Minnesota River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open. Trail Closing on Tuesday 3.31 due to spring flooding. The trail will be closed until further notice. Barricades and signage will be placed on the trail during the closure. Please check back for updates. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
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Mississippi River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
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North Creek Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open. Note: The North Creek Greenway between Johnny Cake Ridge road and the Minnesota Zoo is closed. An alternate route is available along Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Head south on Johnny Cake Ridge Road to McAndrews Road and then west along McAndrews Road. The bridge portion of the trail over McAndrews remains open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
River to River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
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Spring Lake Park Reserve
Hiking/Snowshoe Trails: Open.
Cross-Country Ski Trails - Classic Trails: Trails were last groomed onTuesday Feb. 18. Classic Tracks have been set. Trails are in poor condition with icy or bare areas. Pass required.
Cross-Country Ski Trails - Skate Trails: Trails were last groomed on Tuesday Feb. 18. Trails are in poor condition with icy or bare areas.Pass required.
Sidewalks around the Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
Mississippi River Trail (paved trail): Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
Archery Trail: Closed to archery use beginning Dec. 1, 2019. Open for hiking/snowshoeing Dec. 1-April 30, 2020.
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Thompson County Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open.
Sidewalks around Thompson Park Center: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
River to River Greenway (paved trail): Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Classic Trails: Trails were last groomed on Thursday February 20. Trails are in poor condition with icy or bare areas. Please note: A project will be ongoing through March in the park. The boardwalk between trail marker #4 and #2 is closed and will be closed throughout the project. The multi use winter trail between #14 and #19 and the hiking trail between #14, #5, and #4 will be open during this project. A portion of these trails will be used for short term construction staging and transport throughout the project. Orange construction barrels will be installed to delineate the trail and construction route. Please follow the signage posted on this portion of the trail. Pass required.
Sidewalks around the Empire Lake Shelter: Open. In general, snow removal will begin once the snow stops and, if all goes as planned, will be completed same day, by end-of-day.
Sledding Hill: Closed due to poor conditions.
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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 December 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.
Trails are in fair to poor condition with icy or bare areas. Last groomed on Friday, Feb. 14th.
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