Two southwest regional trails run through Hopkins. The south corridor runs from the Hopkins water tower at Eighth Avenue South and Excelsior Boulevard to Chanhassen 11.5 miles. The 15 mile north corridor runs from Eighth Avenue North just north of Mainstreet to the city of Victoria.
Residents can hike and bike along the trails.
Dog walkers must clean up after their pets and bags are provided along the trails. The City of Hopkins maintains approximately 5 miles of trails throughout the city. In addition to the city maintained trails both the north and south corridors of the Southwest Regional LRT Trail originate in downtown Hopkins. Both corridors were once Chicago and Northwestern rail lines.