Staring Lake – Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion loop from Eden Prairie Center

Staring Lake – Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion loop from Eden Prairie Center

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Staring Lake – Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion loop from Eden Prairie Center

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15.2km

60m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.96 km

Archery Range

Highlight • Rest Area

Didn't have my bow with me, but it is nice to have a range as part of this park

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3.88 km

Staring Lake

Highlight • Lake

beautiful forested trails, most paved, circle the lake. toilets, water and picnic tables are available

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4.60 km

Fishing Pier

Highlight • Structure

Nice new pier on the West side of the lake

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7.58 km

This segment highlight is only a short section of the entire Purgatory Creek Trail, which is 6 miles long and encircles Purgatory Creek Wetlands, follows the creek downstream, and then encircles Staring Lake.

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8.64 km

Purgatory Creek Park Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

This highlight features Purgatory Creek Park, located on Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie. Further upstream on Purgatory Creek, another highlight, Purgatory Park, is in Minnetonka.

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11.6 km

Staring Lake Park Trail

Highlight • Trail

Staring Lake Park takes its name from the beautiful lake at its center. The park boasts a well-maintained trail that winds around the lake, offering picturesque views at every turn. …

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