Trail conditions are updated as conditions change.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Big Rivers Regional Trail
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
Trail closure update Aug. 9, 2021: 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.
See detour map.
Dakota Woods Dog Park
Hiking Trails: Open. Pass required.
View Dakota Woods page.
Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
Paved Trail: Open.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Hiking Trails: Open.
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.
View Lebanon Hills page.
Park closures for Deer Hunt: Lebanon Hills Regional Park will be closed all day Nov. 15–17 and Nov. 22–24 for a controlled deer hunt. View Deer Hunt page.
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
Hiking Trails: Open.
View Miesville Ravine page.
Park closures for Deer Hunt: Miesville Ravine Park Reserve will be closed all day Nov. 6–14 and Dec. 4–12 for a controlled deer hunt. View Deer Hunt page.
Minnesota River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
View Minnesota River Greenway page.
Mississippi River Greenway
Paved Regional Trail: Open.
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.
View River to River Greenway page.
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. Station Closure: Archery stations 15, 16, 17 and 28 will be closed for construction from Oct. 18 – Nov. 8 . The archery trail will remain open and signage will be posted along the trail.
View Spring Lake page.
Park closures for Deer Hunt: Spring Lake Park Reserve will be partially closed all day Nov. 11–14 and Nov. 18–21 for a controlled deer hunt. View Deer Hunt page.
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.
View Whitetail Woods 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.
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.
View Lone Rock Trail page.