Twin Cities Running ClubA club for beginners and experienced runners alike |
In Eagan. To get there, take Hwy. 77 or 35E to Cliff Rd., then head east on Cliff to the main entrance to the park (it’s a couple of miles). There are two entrances. The first you’ll encounter is at the intersection of Lexington Ave., which consists of a parking lot visible from Cliff Rd. and a building that isn’t. Go right past that entrance to the second, of which only a directional sign (containing the words “Visitor Center”) and a road are visible from Cliff Rd. Turn right (south) there, and we'll meet at the lot outside the Visitor Center.
Lebanon Hills Park: Through the park
No specific course map as the park is filled with intersecting trails. See the trail map. We start at the main Visitors Center Trailhead. We have one water stop at the Jensen Lake Trailhead and then return to the starting location. One choice is to follow the green "Voyager Trail" signs as you traverse through the park. During the run, virtually every intersection at the park is numbered, almost all have maps to guide you in case you make a wrong turn, and they have signs directing you to the next number. In the end, then, it's hard to get lost there, so don't worry about that.