Trail conditions are updated as conditions change.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2020 at 11:52 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. 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 will be packed the week of 1.21.20.
Starting Wednesday Jan. 22, Loop A (Highlighted in red on the map) will be closed through Friday Jan 31. Signage and barricades have been placed onsite. All Trails will be open for use on Weekends. Please see attached map for additional information.
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Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails: Open.
Mountain Bike Trails (West Trailhead): Open.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Classic Trails: Open. Eastern segment of the park was groomed on Thursday Jan. 23. Classic tracks set, trails are in good condition. Centeral and western (all trails west of Pilot Knob Road) sections have not been groomed, due to equipment failure.
Pass required.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Skate Trails: Open. Trails last groomed Monday Jan. 20. Trails are in fair condition due to unpacked snow (see above).
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: Open
Ice Skating (On Schulze Lake): Open
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. 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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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 groomed on Thursday Jan. 23. Classic Tracks have been set, trails are in good condition. Pass required.
Cross-Country Ski Trails--Skate Trails: Trails were groomed on Thursday Jan. 23. Conditions are good. 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 Monday Jan. 20. Classic Tracks have been set, and trails are in good condition except in windswept areas. Please note: A project will be starting in the park on 1.23.20. The multi use winter trail between #14 and #19 will be open. A portion of this trail will be used for construction staging. 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: Open. Good condition.
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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 10:00 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 October 31 each year. The trail will be closed to equestrian use from November 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 January 1 through October 31.
Cross-Country Skiing Season schedule: Conditions permitting, the Lone Rock Trail is open to cross-country skiing from December 15 through March 31. Note: 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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