1.67 mi circuit. The published circuit is a complete lake lap. For a shorter outing, follow part of the permitted lakeside path and retrace it; the zoo and conservatory are outside this dog walk.
For context, our Dog Walking Report found a median of 26 minutes and 0.8 miles across 341 recorded walks from 110 owner accounts. This is a community-wide sample, not a Saint Paul or Minnesota estimate, and it is not an exercise target.
If a full circuit is more than you want today, choose a turnaround on an open path and allow for the return. Use the dog walk calculator for a starting plan and record the actual outing with your phone.
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A destination walk for days when finding the falls matters more than counting miles.
Distance
Choose your distance
Surface
River paths and a forested falls approach
Dogs
Leash up to 6 ft
From the first lot below the north entrance, pass the picnic shelters and follow the river northwest toward Hidden Falls Creek. Return along the same open path.
The city describes about 6.7 miles of paved trails. That is a trail-system figure, not a promise that every recommended walk is a 6.7-mile loop. Choose a route from the park map and account for current closures.
