Staring Lake Park Trail – Purgatory Creek Trail loop from Eden Prairie

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Staring Lake Park Trail – Purgatory Creek Trail loop from Eden Prairie

Moderate

2.5

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runners

Staring Lake Park Trail – Purgatory Creek Trail loop from Eden Prairie

01:08

10.9km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.13 km

Staring Lake Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

Staring Lake Park takes its name from the beautiful lake at its center. The park boasts a well-maintained trail that winds around the lake, offering picturesque views at every turn. …

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7.49 km

This segment highlight is only a short section of the entire Purgatory Creek Trail, which is 6 miles long and encircles Purgatory Creek Wetlands, follows the creek downstream, and then encircles Staring Lake.

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8.55 km

Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

This highlight features Purgatory Creek Park, located on Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie. Further upstream on Purgatory Creek, another highlight, Purgatory Park, is in Minnetonka.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

194 m

Surfaces

8.82 km

1.94 km

183 m