Trails

The City of Burnsville provides miles and miles of trails for walking, hiking,Paved trail surrounded by trees and a light post
rollerblading, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and more.

  • Parks are open 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted
  • To protect Burnsville's natural areas we ask that you remain on designated paths/trails
  • For the safety and enjoyment of yourself and others please review our park rules

Questions or concerns? Give our recreation team a call at 952-895-4500

Walking and Hiking Trails

Hard Surface Trails

LocationDistanceDescription
Black Dog Trail - Minnesota River Greenway3.75 milesFollows the Minnesota River through the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Earley Lake1.1 milesLoop around lake, includes boardwalk
Lac Lavon0.9 milesLoop through woods and by two lakes
Rose Bluff Trail - Lake Marion Greenway0.5 milesNorth/south trail between Kraemer Nature Preserve and Williams Drive
Sunset Pond1.65 milesLoop around pond, through prairie restoration
Vista View Park0.6 milesLoop around small pond


Natural Surface Trails

LocationDistanceDifficultyDescription
Alimagnet Park2.9 milesDifficultVarious length loops through mature woods
Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve 1 mileModerateLoop through prairie restoration area and around pond
Kraemer Nature Trail0.5 milesEasyLoop through prairie and wetlands on a self-guided interpretive tour
Terrace Oaks West Park3.2 milesDifficultVarious length loops through mature woods