Trails
Burnsville Trails System
The City of Burnsville provides miles and miles of trails for walking, rollerblading, mountain biking and cross-country skiing.
Trail Master Plan
A Trail Master Plan, developed in 1999, serves as a guide for future trail development. From scenic trails around waterways and through the woods to community trails connecting schools and parks, the City of Burnsville Trails System strives to serve the current and future needs of the community.
Walking Trail Information
| Location | Distance | Surface | Difficulty | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimagnet Park [Map (PDF)] | 2.9 miles | Natural surface | Difficult | Various length loops through mature woods |
| Black Dog Trail - Minnesota River Greenway | 3.75 miles | Hard surface | Easy | Follows the Minnesota River through the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge |
| Earley Lake | 1.1 miles | Hard surface | Easy | Loop around lake, includes boardwalk |
| Lac Lavon | 0.9 miles | Hard surface | Easy | Loop through woods and by two lakes |
| Rose Bluff Trail - Lake Marion Greenway [Map (PDF)] | 0.5 miles | Hard Surface | Easy | North/south trail between Kraemer Nature Preserve and Williams Drive |
| Rudy Kraemer Nature Preserve | 1 mile | Natural surface | Moderate | Loop through prairie restoration area and around pond |
| *Kraemer Nature Trail [Map (PDF)] | 0.5 miles | Natural surface | Easy | Loop through prairie and wetlands on a self-guided interpretive tour |
| Sunset Pond | 1.65 miles | Hard surface | Easy | Loop around pond, through prairie restoration |
| Terrace Oaks West Park [Map-Summer (PDF)] [Map-Winter (PDF)] | 3.2 miles | Natural surface | Difficult | Various length loops through mature woods |
| Vista View Park | 0.6 miles | Hard surface | Easy | Loop around small pond |