Woodland Trails Park Trailhead – Nature Play Area loop from Woodland Trails Regional Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Sherburne County

Elk River

Woodland Trails Park Trailhead – Nature Play Area loop from Woodland Trails Regional Park

Moderate

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Woodland Trails Park Trailhead – Nature Play Area loop from Woodland Trails Regional Park

02:25

9.27km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parking

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22 m

Woodland Trails Park Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

Woodland Trails Regional Park, called the “crown jewel” of the Elk River park system, encompasses 427 acres of woods, prairies, and wetlands. The park features an extensive trail network with …

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132 m

Nature Play Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A kids adventure playland with lots of rocks, bridges, tree stumps, etc to climb around on. Plus a picnic shelter and a small cabin.

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230 m

Archery Range

Highlight • Rest Area

Archery Range with several distances of targets and a nice looking setup.

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230 m

Picnic Shelter and Fire Pit

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice big picnic shelter and a firepit with firewood

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884 m

The Woodland Trails Park is a great park in Elk River. It is a 430-acre nature preserve with woods, prairies, and wetlands. There are several miles of trails, both paved and grass, that cut through the park.

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