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Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Wildflowers · Wildlife
The park is open 5AM to 10PM daily. This park has both summer and winter trails; the route described here is only possible on summer trails. There are no fees or permits required to use this park.
Overview
Although in a suburban area, this park is big enough to make it feel as though you are walking in a remote and peaceful wilderness. This follows wide, mown turf trails through the southern portion of this park, through patches of forest, across expanses of prairie, and around Minnregs Lake.
Need to Know
It's helpful to download a summer trail map from the park's website. Major trail junctions are numbered and signed with a trail map keyed to these numbers. Vault toilets and drinking water are available at the trailhead.
Description
Summer trails here are not named; they simply run between signed and numbered intersections. This route starts from the Horse Trail Entrance just off unpaved Sunset Lake Road. To do this route counter-clockwise, go from the trailhead to Intersection 30 and continue on through Intersections 31, 28, 33, 34, 35, 41, 40, 38, 40, 39, and 47. Circle around the lake back to Intersection 38 (again), then 37, 29, and the trailhead. During the Spring snow melt, the section of trail on the east side of Minnregs Lake (between Intersections 47 and 38) may be flooded.
Flora & Fauna
This park is a great place to spot woodland songbirds and has been designated an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society. Expect mosquitos in the summer months.
Contacts
Shared By:
BK Hope
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