Bryant Lake to Lone Lake Trail

Free parking is available at both Bryant Lake Regional Park in Eden Prairie and Lone Lake Park in Minnetonka. Both parks are open year-round, providing convenient access to the trailheads.

Yes, dogs are permitted on the trail. Please ensure they are kept on a leash as per park regulations.

The trail offers diverse scenery throughout the year. While it's accessible year-round, spring and fall provide pleasant temperatures and beautiful foliage. Summer is also great, but be prepared for warmer weather. Winter hiking is possible, but conditions can be challenging on unpaved sections.

No, there are no permits or fees required for hiking the Bryant Lake to Lone Lake Trail, nor are there entrance fees for Bryant Lake Regional Park or Lone Lake Park. Parking is also free at both locations.

The trail features a varied terrain. South of Highway 62 and within Bryant Lake Regional Park, you'll find mostly paved sections. As you head north of Highway 62 and into Lone Lake Park, the path transitions to gravel and dirt. Within Lone Lake Park, it becomes largely dirt, with some hilly sections that ascend and descend through woodlands and wetlands.

While portions are paved and relatively flat, the section within Lone Lake Park is notably hilly and can be challenging, especially on unpaved sections that may be washed out or steep. It's considered an excellent exercise hike, so beginners should be prepared for some climbs and varied surfaces.

The Bryant Lake to Lone Lake Trail is primarily an out-and-back route connecting the two parks. However, you can explore various loops within each park, such as the Lone Lake mountain bike loops, to extend your hike.

The trail connects Bryant Lake Regional Park and Lone Lake Park, offering views of both lakes. You'll pass through grassy fields, shady woodlands, and wetlands. A specific highlight is the Lone Lake Pier. The route also passes under Highway 62 and Rowland Road via tunnels.

Yes, the route also passes through sections of the Lone Lake Mountain Bike Trail, Big Hill/Lake Trail, and South Leg, offering opportunities to explore further within the park systems.

Yes, the trail can be family-friendly, especially the paved and flatter sections. However, families with young children or strollers should be aware that the unpaved, hilly sections within Lone Lake Park can be more challenging. Bryant Lake Regional Park offers additional amenities like a swimming beach and a dog off-leash area that families might enjoy.

During winter, the trail remains open. However, unpaved sections, particularly within Lone Lake Park, can become challenging due to snow, ice, or frozen, heaved terrain. Paved sections are generally more manageable.