You asked. We answered. We will be back at Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings for a second time this year, and while Spring Lake Park Reserve is on the Southeastern edge of the Twin Cities, it is not quite as far as some might think, it clocks in at only 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 20 miles from downtown St. Paul. Spring Lake Park is perched on the bluffs high above the Mississippi River with stunning views of the deep river valley and contains some seriously awesome trails.