Carver Park Reserve Woodland and Lake Trails

West of the Twin Cities, Carver Park Reserve spreads across rolling woods, lakes and prairie. Its varied trails offer a calm day outdoors with frequent changes in scenery.

You can make this a gentle family nature walk or a longer day exploring connected park paths. Lakeshore glimpses and wildlife sightings make the distance pass easily.

ONCE YOU’RE THERE

Start at Lowry Nature Center, choose a signed hiking route and return to the same visitor lot; cycling uses designated bicycle routes only.

LOCAL INTEL

This is a multi-use reserve; some paths are walking-only and others permit cycling.

TRAIL CONDITIONS & SAFETY

Yield to other trail users and check for seasonal closures.

BEFORE YOU GO

Check the current land manager’s trail map, access restrictions and weather before traveling.