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Becklin Homestead County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Cambridge, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Crushed gravel
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Becklin Homestead County 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.

Crushed gravelScenic

Tranquil park featuring a pavilion, picnic tables and a playground, along with river access and forest trails.

What runners say about Becklin Homestead County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“A well maintained park with walking trails and nice well pump for clean water.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Lots of bugs (horse/deerflies and mosquito's) but beautiful hiking opportunities, river access and outlooks, boat/canoe launch, picnic area.”

Very small playground area. Lots of bugs (horse/deerflies and mosquito's) but beautiful hiking opportunities, river access and outlooks, boat/canoe launch, picnic area. Lovely really, but for older children and adults more so than the little ones.

★★★★☆ — Joli , Aug 2017

Beautiful park, enjoyed walking the trails, I want to thank my great great grandparents for the land that got shared

★★★★★ — Ted , Apr 2021

A nice, easy walk through white pines, along the Rum River. Frogs were singing. Very peaceful and relaxing.

★★★★★ — Evie , Sep 2024

Gorgeous park. Awesome trails and terrain. Borders the Rum river. I love isanti county parks and this is probably my favorite

★★★★★ — Tinman , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 75 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“Lots of bugs (horse/deerflies and mosquito's) but beautiful hiking opportunities, river access and outlooks, boat/canoe launch, picnic area.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Becklin Homestead County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteco.isanti.mn.us
  • Phone(763) 689-8220

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Becklin Homestead County Park

34605 Holly St NW, Cambridge, MN 55008

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.