Spring Thaw Leaves Nature Trails Muddy And Snowy, So Expect Some Closures As They Dry Out

By Marielle Mohs, CBS Minnesota

April 10, 2023

EAGAN, Minn. – Mother Nature can't keep up with our enthusiasm to get outside and go for a walk.

With the spring thaw officially underway, your outdoor walk may be messier than expected, but you can do your part to protect our trails during this seasonal transition.

"I think there was more snow than we thought. We expected it to be muddy the whole time, so we dressed for it, but there was a lot of snow. It was tough," said Amy Bifulk, who spent her Easter Sunday hiking with her family around Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan.

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