Medicine Lake North Shore – View of the Wetlands loop from Evergreen Ln

Hiking trails & Routes

Medicine Lake North Shore – View of the Wetlands loop from Evergreen Ln

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Medicine Lake North Shore – View of the Wetlands loop from Evergreen Ln

01:56

7.39km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Meadow Trail, French Regional Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This hard-packed dirt trail leads from Clifton E. French Regional Park to the west side of Medicine Lake. The entire trail is illuminated, making it ideal for extending your hike into the evening hours.

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2.89 km

Medicine Lake North Shore

Highlight • Lake

Clifton E. French Regional Park provides a wide range of activities, including playgrounds, a visitor center, swimming beach, fishing pier, and illuminated trails. The north shore of Medicine Lake is …

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3.12 km

Visitor Center, French Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Open daily (except Thanksgiving)
from 9 h a.m. to 5 h p.m.
Parking lot close to the visitor centre;
12605, Rockford Road, Plymouth, MN 55441

Tip by

3.29 km

View of the Wetlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can get great views of the parks wetlands here and maybe even spot some critters along your hike.

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3.77 km

French Park Beach at Medicine Lake

Highlight • Beach

Medicine Lake reigns as the largest of the lakes in the area, sprawling over 900 acres. This popular destination offers a plethora of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, and birding. …

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7.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

1.54 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km