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Bear Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bear Creek Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Tree-lined walking paths, sports fields, a playground & picnic shelters in tranquil surroundings.
What runners say about Bear Creek Park
“Safe and clean and handicap friendly which is huge for me!”
“Walked it at night and was totally safe with beautiful views.”
“Very little parking or shady areas to park.”
It's private.. Typically people keep there dogs on a leash... If you keep walking and go over the walking bridge to the right you will run into a fenced dog park
Nice walking trail. Very little parking or shady areas to park. Nicely mowed.
Lovely park with scenic views of the river. A paved walking/bike path goes north/south along the river as well. Playground equipment is best suited for kids 8 and under. The North side of the park is a bit close to a busy road (Hwy 14), but is easy to avoid.
One of my favorite bike routes. It's a great little 5 mile ride for my family.
Trail conditions & character
“Walked it at night and was totally safe with beautiful views.”
“Very little parking or shady areas to park.”
Plan your run at Bear Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiterochestermn.gov
- Phone(507) 328-2525
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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