Came here to see the fall colors mid October. They looked so beautiful! I loved how easily accessible the trail was. It's fully paved and has a few winding bridges, one that goes above a lake. You could easily spend several hours here because the park is so large! The people on the trail were really friendly. I loved seeing all the wildlife along the trail too. We spotted several caterpillars and saw ducks and different birds in the distance. The fall colors were very beautiful and the trail was wide and relatively empty for a Sunday mid-day. I absolutely loved it. Would definitely come here again in the future ! read more

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I explored Lebanon Hills Regional Park today for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of the trails and activities this park has to offer. We ended up walking 2 different trails. Both trails led around lakes and were mostly shaded by beautiful mature trees, which provided a nice escape from the sun today. I can't wait to go back for more outdoor adventures and recommend you check it out too!!! read more

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I went out this weekend to explore the trails and was not disappointed. There is free parking and the lots were maintained and clear of snow. So the only hard part was figuring out which trail to go on. I hiked the Jensen Lake Trail and to the trail was well marked. There are also trail maps at path intersections in case you are questioning which way to venture on. I was pleased to see that they had informational signage throughout the park - providing information about the land and what plants and animals are found in the park. Now that's a way to exercise both your body and your brain! This is definitely a lovely park to stop by and visit! read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Trail marker alongside a snowy wooded path - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Bomb ass MTB trails yo. Reminds me of Colorado except altitude gains. Love having this place close to home

We are so lucky to have such a great and expansive park in the suburb of Eagan. I've used this park for hiking, beach / swimming, paddle boarding and mountain biking. Beautiful views, clean bathrooms and changing areas and facilities to rent canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. read more

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This park is such an asset to east/southeast metro area. The only negative is that is so popular it can get crowded, but there is enough space that is not usually a problem. We visit the park most frequently for snowshoeing and hiking. The terrain has modest hills through forests and around several lakes. It's lovely during any season, but especially during the fall as leaves change, or after snow has just falllen. It has excellent trails for mountain biking/fat tire riding, but that is the one sport where the crowds can be a deterrent. During the summer, there's a modest lake where you can swim or use small non-motorized water equipment like paddle boards or small kayaks. If you are just learning to Stand-up Paddleboard this is a great place to learn because the water is calm and size of lake is manageable. Highly recommend as a nearby park with something for everyone who enjoys the outdoors read more

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A green space in the middle of the burbs that has heavy foot traffic. You may not feel that impact depending on what trails you do (and what time of day/when) but having worked for park systems and nature centers, this is def a higher impact park. You will hear a lot of city transportation noise (highway and planes) due to the location. That being said, we are all thankful for this patch of green and wet. read more

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Lebanon Hills has so much to offer for any nature lover. From hiking to kayaking to laying out on a beach, there is something for the whole family. Schulze beach is the perfect beach to go and just hang in the sand. If you're bored of the beach you can rent kayaks or paddle boards and take them out on the beach. There is a public bathroom that is very clean as well as changing rooms. read more

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We love coming here for hikes with our dog. Everyone is super friendly on the trails. It's a great way to decompress and enjoy nature. South metro is lucky to have Lebanon! read more

One of my favorite parks. It's close to home and we have been coming here for years. First with kids for the 2 mile lap around Jensen Lake now for long walks solo or with the grand dog. Without paved paths, it can be a muddy walk at times but they have done a good job of building boardwalks where it used to get really sloppy. There are many lakes and a true sense of quiet deeper into the trail. In the summer I like the 5m voyager trail because it's shady and cooler. Be careful of rocks on the path as they can trip you up if you aren't paying attention. I've seen deer, hawks, snakes, coyotes and many other animals. Maps along the way can help direct you although it can still be a little confusing. Great taste of nature in the city. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Voyager trail hike - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

My knee is sore from my two hour walk but no regrets at this beautiful park. Lily pads on the ponds, a deer that shoot still do we wouldn't see her, lots of maps so you always know where you are. Ports potties conveniently located in the parking lot, lots of free parking. Give it a try! read more

Love this somewhat hidden gem in the south metro. Lots to do at this regional park: hiking, running, skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, or leisurely walking. Trails are well kept and beautifully scenic. You'd have no idea that it's possible to get so closely connected with nature on the border of Eagan/Apple Valley. Nature friends you'll likely cross paths with on your trail: turtles, bunnies, deer, and maybe even a garter snake. read more

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Extensive park that offers a quiet spot in the Twin Cities (just not near the playground). Hiking trails are marked and lots of signage available for those who want to know where they are going. Horseback trails are available as well. read more

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Lebon on hill is a nice place to go for a walk a run, sledding and so much more. I would 10/10 recommend going here. I go to lebon on hills to walk my dog a lot and I love it. The only thing I don't like is the fact that is has a lot of rocks on the non-paved trail so it could be dangerous if you tripped on them but that's about it. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - My dog (crackle) at lebon on hills - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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Having cabin fever and the temps in the 40's, it was a given to venture to Lebanon. All the while I was thinking that Lebanon is such a gift! It's like the Central Park of the Twin Cities! Although not so Central, just head south to Lebanon and other parks in Dakota county, FOR FREE! Dakota County has huge, beautiful parks for free! Lebanon in particular is a vast system of trails, lakes and ponds to enjoy year round. Whether you want to go jump in a lake in the summer or cross country ski across a lake in the winter, snow shoe, schedule a snow shoe by candlelight, take the kids kick sledding, canoe with or without portages, there are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors at Lebanon year round. For free! It is truly a gift. We have been enjoying the Dakota county parks for years and certainly for years to come. Give it a try! read more

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Lebanon Hills makes for a wonderful way to get your forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku as the Japanese call it) in the middle of Suburbia. There are many many miles of trails here, you could go quite a few times and have different routes every time. There are three different parking areas (with plenty of parking) to choose from, giving variety even where you start from. The trails go around many different lakes and ponds, and there are plenty of birds, ducks, frogs, turtles, etc. We even have seen turkeys and deer! Just be careful, there are many trails, it would be very easy to get lost!! Great place for walking, and there are some picnic tables as well. Definitely a place I'm thankful to have nearby! read more

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It's really nice in the summer time. Lots of trails to walk/ run/ bike, saw a baby deer at one point, and nice lake to spend time with the family. read more

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Since I grew up in North Central Minnesota and then moved down to the cities when I was older, I have come to appreciate the beauty and serenity that comes from being in the middle of the woods. You can't really find that in the cities, not as much expanse of wild wooded areas. But at Lebanon Hills you can still get a piece of that wildness. This place is big and there is a lot to do. You can go swimming, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, etc. They really cater to get your adventurous side out. And what is really nice is that it is close, centrally located in Eagan, MN so close to both Minneapolis and St. Paul. A nature lovers (as well as novice) paradise in the heart of the Twin Cities. read more

Great place for a walk and/or bike ride. We got there as the sun was setting so we took a shorter trail just to make it back to the car before dark. You can easily spend the whole day here. Not to mention, there's a camping site. read more

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The largest state park in Minnesota. Don't stray too far off the trails or you'll get lost. Great for a walk, hike, or bike ride. Several different points of entry so it can feel crowded or secluded depending on where you entered. read more

I love this spot to meet friends for hikes or to go swimming in the summer. It's really nice. Winter hikes are nice too as you can walk out on the ice. There's lots of miles to explore in the woods and it's a nice place to clear your head from the world and go be in nature. read more

My family rented a couple canoes and we really had fun. $8 a canoe for up to 4 people for 90 mins. Kids had a ton of fun, the staff was super nice and accommodating even on a busy Labor Day weekend. We've done geocaching, snow shoeing and hiking here over the years. It's definitely a great place to enjoy the outdoors. read more

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Fantastic week maintained little park with many options for hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Not too many bugs in July which was a plus. Pickup a map at the visitor center and explore. Trails are well marked with numbers so it's hard to get lost. Visitor center has clean restrooms and clean filtered water for a refill. Enjoy! read more

Came here while traveling for work to get a run in. Used the paved trail around the lake. Was a very nice, well maintained, park. Did a few laps around the lake and got two miles done before sunset. Very beautiful park and I will be back next time I visit for work. Hopefully when it's warmer! read more

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After picking up our new (to us) teardrop trailer in Minneapolis on a Monday, we wanted to stay someplace local just to test everything out. Thankfully Lebanon Hills had a space available, and from the moment we arrived, we knew we made a good call. The campground staff checked us in quickly, and gave us the rundown on all the amenities. We headed to our spot, which backed up to a beautiful wooded area, with plenty of grass to walk our wondermutt. Just from driving/walking around, you can tell a lot of thought went into planning this park. The sites are nice and level, with plenty of space between each one. This feels very much like a nice state park. The site had a nice picnic table, which we used to help sort out our new (to us) trailer storage. We didn't use the fire ring, but it would have made for a nice campfire. We had full hookups, even though we only needed water and electric. The bathrooms were among some of the nicest I've used at a campground. You can tell the staff takes good care of the facilities. We met some nice folks staying around us, and got the feeling that many of them return each year, and for as much of the summer as they can. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer to explore what this beautiful park has to offer. If we're ever in the area again, we'll spend some time at Lebanon Hills. read more

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Lebanon Hills is a popular park nestled between Eagan and Apple Valley. It has many acres of wilderness, making it a wonderful oasis of nature amidst the urbanized twin cities suburbs. The most popular attractions are probably the lake beaches and the picnic areas, but for me the main draw is the hiking trails. There are a ton of trails going through the forests and around the many lakes. They kind of all look the same, but they're fun and rejuvenating nonetheless. The trail system is very networked and latticed, so you can make your hike or run however long you want it to be (though it does mean you need to check a map at every crossroads to ensure you make the right turn). The twin cities are known for great parks and nature trails, and Lebanon Hills is no exception. Come here to enjoy the woods and escape the suburbs for a little while. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Busy beach on Memorial Day afternoon - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

One of the best local parks in the Twin Cities area. I've been here a few times now and I'm still finding different ways to navigate through the park. Beautiful scenery too. read more

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Great getaway for a local hike. Can be very busy at times. Watch out for the snakes lol

Went here cross country skiing on Monday, and it's a nice large park with a ton of trails (both for multi use and xc skiing). Lot's of undulated terrain, and a decent amount of tree cover makes for an enjoyable experience. A word of warning to newbie cross country skiers (like myself); start the skiing season gradually, lest you destroy one of your hip flexors from too much too soon (finally walking wthout a limp today six days later : ) read more

We are there almost every day! It's just amazing with all the wildlife and the great swimming beach!

Lebanon Hills park is very big with several different trail access points and several lakes with well groomed paths, underbrush removed, controlled burns to keep this park in pristine condition. They have a swimming area, they give out free fishing equipment to those that want to try. They have 1 person and 2 person kayaks, canoes and other things you can rent by the hour or day. This park has a large visitor center that can be used for parties. They have indoor bathrooms and firewood if you need it. This park opens at 5am and closes at 10pm. The trails are well marked with maps at every intersection with numbered signs at each intersection and signs that point down a trail with to and the number to the next intersection. Very easy to follow where you are in comparison to the map. I don't think anyone can get lost here. We did see quite a bit of wildlife on our trail walk. There are also trails for horses in this park so don't be surprised if you see a horse. I can't believe that I have lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and hadn't gone here before. They even rent winter activity items like snow shoes when that time comes. they have miles and miles of biking and skiing trails. I love this park. There are several places to enter the park and trails to get plenty of variety and it helps you select the level of activity that you would like. Some areas are well populated where others are very quiet. Stop by and enjoy a slice of nature! I would love to own the Private area in the middle of the park! Nice. read more

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Really enjoyed Lebanon Hills and the paths provided for Cross Country Skiing. They were groomed well and it was an enjoyable course.

I absolutely love this park! I came for the first time last year with my dog for a change of scenery during our runs and fell in love. I came here again today to show my boyfriend and he was stunned. We saw a wide variety of flowers, mushrooms, birds, etc. this trail is pretty easy for the most part, although there are areas where rocks and tree roots protrude from the surface. Watch where you're walking! read more

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Definitely one of the best trail systems in Dakota County. Several different trailheads to pick from and the majority of the trails connect, offering you plenty of choices depending on how long you want to go. The trails are very well-maintained. And I love that the real restrooms at the trailheads, which is really nice after a long walk. We definitely look forward to returning. read more

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After that first nice day of the year, I went crazy bookmarking all the great state parks that MN has to offer. But upon my park finding spree, I found some Instagram posts leading me to come here--and boy am I ever glad I did. It's literally got something for everyone, beach, kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking trails, biking trails, and horse riding paths. I know about the latter since before I decided to start reading the maps they have scattered around the park I ended up walking on one (pro-tip: if you do too, watch your step!) Like I had mentioned, the place is marked really well. Each path mentions if it's for horses only, etc and which path it adjoins. Which is nice when there are nearly 20 miles in hiking trails alone. Also, the little guide post tells a lot-- if the sign is black, it means that it's difficult, which I respond with challenge accepted! There's a ton of bodies of water and hence, a lot of wildlife to see and hear. I was lucky enough to see some turtles getting some sun in and we spied some wood ducks on a quiet pond. It's really hard to believe that this is located in the metro at all. There were times when I had to wonder if we really transported to my parents pasture, and it wasn't because of the horse crap, it was because of the serenity. I'll be back to do the entire course. That's how much I endorse this place. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Turtles sunning themselves in one of the many ponds. Lots of opportunities to see wildlife here. - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

This is solely a review of the Mountain Biking area between Galaxie and Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. For lack of a better word, WOW. Just stunning trails. Scenery is amazing and there's something for all skill levels. However, in order to enjoy these trails, be sure you are at a decent skill level as only a small area is for beginners. As I said earlier, the trails are super fun and you'll get a good workout as it's pretty hilly all around, which makes for tough climbs and fun descents. There's a newly built trailhead on the east side on Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, with restrooms and a skills park which is fun to use as warm up and has a few technical features. Overall a great gem in the middle of the cities. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I love Lebanon Hills. If you are looking for an outdoor adventure, you can start here! From geocaching to Park run scavenger hunts you can't go wrong. We love going to the beach here! My little one couldn't get enough. One day he was eating crackers and hand cracker crumbs on his hands when he went in the water...little tiny minnows came up and ate them off his fingers! He was giggling sooo hard! It was the sweetest day! His brother builds sand castles and swims. We have been kayaking there as well. During the winter they have done super fun scavenger hunts. Both kids loved it! We have had family pics taken here as well. It's just a beautiful little place to go and relax! It's beautiful! read more

A beautiful spot to go for a long day hike, canoeing or trail running when i need to escape the city. Would not swim here because the water is too shallow. Beautiful lakes and greenery and it's very peaceful once you hike enough so the highway is no longer audible. I'll definitely be going back here. Quite a bit of shade over the trails. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

Nice small camping park. Spaces are pretty tight, but clean. My kids' tent site had a burn pit full of garbage when they arrived. The grass is mowed, the RV spaces are pretty level, the store prices are reasonable. The bathrooms are amazingly clean, as well as the showers. There is a small snapping turtle issue, they move through the tent area during the night and my kids had one trying to climb the tent and scratching at it at 3am. It wouldn't leave, and was a bit aggressive. It didn't come back the next night. Why? Nature. read more

Lebanon Hills Regional Park - Snapping turtles - Parks Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

this park is one of the gems of eagan and very lovely all year round from summer hikes to snow shoe trails with lit pathways in the winter. this has to be on your bucket list for the suburbs. there's a few entrances for this park so based on where you enter, it differs: the entrance opposite steeplechase homes offers a very wide picnic area where a lot of people bring their hammocks and chill in the afternoon. it also has indoor bathrooms, a barely functioning water fountain, a huge playground for children, and countless trails to choose from. it also has a party area where a lot of people host parties esp grad parties-but be mindful to sign up beforehand. i think there's a roster on their website. other entrances offer a beach, a canoe/kayak rental and all the above mentioned. the trails are easy to get lost in so be wary of hiking close to sunset. there are trail markers and lots of signs to lead you but it can still be a little confusing. bring lots of water! there are people who live here as well so don't be shocked if you find actual homes and garages along the way. theres a wide variety of wildlife too ranging from frogs, deer,turkeys and more! read more

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