The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is one of the most beloved outdoor amenities in Edina — a paved, multi-use path that traces the natural corridor of Nine Mile Creek as it winds through the city's parks and neighborhoods. Whether you're a daily runner building mileage, a family out for a weekend bike ride, or a visitor looking to experience Edina beyond the shopping districts, this trail delivers. The path connects several of Edina's most significant parks and passes through landscapes that shift beautifully with the seasons, from creek-side wildflowers in spring to blazing canopy color in October to crisp, snow-edged mornings in winter.
The Trail at a Glance
The Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is a paved, off-road path maintained by Three Rivers Park District as part of the broader regional trail network in the Twin Cities metro. The trail runs through Edina connecting to parks and neighborhoods along its length, making it accessible from multiple trailheads and parking areas throughout the city.
The surface is paved and well-maintained, accommodating walkers, runners, cyclists, and in-line skaters comfortably. The relatively flat to gently rolling terrain along the creek corridor makes it accessible for most fitness levels, and the natural shade from the creekside tree canopy makes summer outings particularly pleasant.
- Paved, multi-use surface — open to walkers, runners, cyclists, and in-line skaters
- Maintained by Three Rivers Park District as part of the regional trail system
- Multiple access points and parking areas throughout Edina
- Connects through Rosland Park, Arden Park, and Pamela Park areas
- Seasonal beauty — wildflowers in spring, full shade in summer, vivid color in fall
Parks Along the Way
One of the most satisfying aspects of the Nine Mile Creek Trail is how it threads through several of Edina's parks, making the trail feel like a connected green network rather than a single linear route. Rosland Park anchors one of the more scenic stretches, offering a natural lake setting adjacent to the trail. Pamela Park and Arden Park provide additional green space and rest points along the way.
Centennial Lakes Park, Edina's popular urban park at the heart of the Centennial Lakes district, sits within the broader trail network and makes a natural midpoint stop. The park's paved loop around its central lake is a favorite in its own right, and the proximity to dining and shopping at the Centennial Lakes area makes it easy to turn a trail run into a full afternoon out.
Four Seasons on the Trail
The Nine Mile Creek Trail changes character with every season, and each one offers something worth experiencing. Spring brings creek flow and emerging wildflowers; summer fills the canopy overhead and turns the shaded stretches into welcome relief from the heat. Fall is arguably the trail's finest hour, with the creek corridor lit up in oranges, reds, and golds that rival anything in the broader metro.
Winter use is lighter but genuinely rewarding for those who dress for it. The trail is typically cleared after snowfall, and the snow-quiet of the creek corridor in January is a completely different — and still beautiful — experience. Connecting the trail to Edinborough Park's indoor amenities makes a winter outing here feel especially well-rounded.
