BUCK HILL HIKING TRAILS

TRAILS CLOSE FOR THE SEASON ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th, 2025

Just 20 minutes south of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Buck Hill Hiking Trails offers a serene 1-mile loop that’s anything but ordinary. With 310 feet of elevation gain, this moderate, mixed-surface trails winds through wooded hillsides and open ridgelines—rewarding hikers, walkers, and trail runners with expansive views and quiet moments in nature.

You might be chasing sunrise solitude or winding down with a golden-hour stroll, the trails delivers a peaceful retreat close to home. As the highest point in the metro, it’s one of the best places to catch a sunset without leaving the city. Along the way, you’ll pass disc golf fairways and share space with mountain bikers—so stay alert and courteous.

Open daily from dawn to dusk, rain or shine, the trails welcomes adventurers June 1st through October 31st, 2025. Day passes are just $6, or make it your go-to summer loop with a $45 season pass.

Parking is easy in our paved lot, and post-hike meals await at Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill, with full-service dining and hilltop views.

Log trail miles and seek stillness and clarity on the trails - it’s your close-to-home escape for fresh air, natural elevation, and mindful movement.

HIKING HOURS

HIKING DAY PASS

Get a single use Day Pass with unlimited access to the Buck Hill Hiking Trails from dawn until dusk seven days a week.

Please print and keep your receipt on you while riding as proof of purchase.

HIKING SEASON PASS

Get spring, summer, and fall unlimited access to the Buck Hill Hiking Trails with a Hiking Season Pass!

By displaying your pass while hiking you have daily unlimited access and as a bonus benefit you'll receive 10% off your tab at Buck '54 Bar & Grill for the duration of the season!

BUY HIKING PASS

BUY HIKING DAY PASS

BUY HIKING SEASON PASS

Please note: no dogs allowed, and there are no emergency personnel on site, so come prepared. Bring water, good hiking shoes, bug spray, and sunscreen—and take only photos, leave only footprints.

1 – Buck Hill Mountain Bike Trails Restaurant

BUCK '54 BAR & GRILL

One of the highlights of exploring the Buck Hill Hiking Trails is wrapping up your walk, hike, or trail run at Buck ‘54 Bar & Grill. Cool off in the crisp AC or unwind on the deck with sweeping views of the rolling green hills and resort. We serve up everything from fresh salads and light bites to hearty burgers and sandwiches - perfect for refueling after time on the trails. It’s a great spot to relax, recharge, and connect with fellow outdoor lovers.

BUCK '54 BAR & GRILL