The Trailhead

Location

1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Contact

612-355-7757

Close to the city, yet surrounded by the outdoors, the Trailhead is the perfect venue for both indoor and outdoor events, including social and corporate events/retreats, reunions, birthday parties, quinceañeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, memorial services, large group picnics, and themed outdoor events, such as skiing, tubing, mountain biking and more.

Located in the heart of Theodore Wirth Regional Park, it’s the perfect spot for nature lovers. The Trailhead has been featured in Minnesota Bride and was named “one of Minneapolis’ most unique wedding venues” by Lavender Magazine.

The area around the Trailhead features several locations for outdoor ceremonies, from the narrow pathway lined with tall timber columns along the building’s south side to the various green spaces within the park. When it’s time for the reception, head inside the Great Hall, which features Douglas Fir beam structures and ceilings, custom wood tables and two walls of windows with views of bikers flying over jumps in the summer and skiers racing down the ski trails in the winter. An outdoor patio with an adjacent grass lawn is the perfect place for outdoor games to keep your guests entertained.

The park provides the perfect backdrop for photos in any season, offering trails, bridges and skyline views.

Amenities
  • Outdoor Terrace Seating
  • Outdoor Wedding Spaces
  • Projector & Screen
  • Outdoor Firepit
  • Mill Valley Market Restaurant
Meeting Facilities
  • Great Hall
    3,500 sq. ft.
  • Reception
    180 guests
  • Presentation
    120 guests
  • Daily Layout
    140 guests
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  • 2/3 Great Hall
  • 60 guests
  • 1/3 Great Hall
  • 30 guests
  • Ryan Map Room
    300 sq. ft.
  • Meeting
    15-20 guests

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All events hosted at The Trailhead require a permit application. Please contact permits@loppet.org for next steps.

Enchanting Indoor/Outdoor Venue

Explore a truly unique venue that facilitates both indoor and outdoor events. From small meetings to weddings of up to 180 people, The Trailhead offers rustic, elegant appeal with sweeping views of nature.

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