Crooked Crane Trail at Patterson Lake
About 11.5 miles of lakeside trail, from smooth concrete to wild mowed prairie.
Try this next Post to the Wire
What to expect
The rec-area side is a 1.9-mile, 10-foot-wide concrete path with fitness stations along the way. The outback side adds about 9.6 miles of mowed-grass trail along the shore, and a new 2.37-mile Camp Nyoda bike loop opened in 2025.
- 1.9 mi paved loop
- About 9.6 mi natural-surface outback trail
- 2.37 mi Camp Nyoda bike loop
- Several trailheads with parking
Getting to Crooked Crane Trail at Patterson Lake
Main trailhead (Fitness Loop) at the Patterson Lake Recreation Area entrance, 3753 114th Ave SW. Other trailheads ring the lake.
Before you go
E-bikes and scooters are allowed under 15 mph. Leash your dog and pack out your trash. The $4 rec-area entry applies inside the recreation area.
Fees, seasons and conditions can change. Confirm with the linked website before you head out.
Explore all places around Dickinson or find local food and coffee for your day out.