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Bee Branch Creek Greenway
4.5 ★★★★★ 203 Google reviews · Running trail in Dubuque, Iowa · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Bee Branch Creek Greenway'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.
Linear park featuring playground equipment and paved paths, along with scenic overlooks.
What runners say about Bee Branch Creek Greenway
“It's usually pretty clean.”
“Beautiful Scenery, Creek with Spillways, a Book for the Children to Read, Follow and interact with.”
“Great for riding bike and walking/running.”
Its a pretty cool place, I wish there were a bit more shady areas to just hang out in. And there isn't much to look at. Not many flowers or anything. Just an average walking area. I didn't walk much in it because we were with my 2yr old. He was getting bored. Lol.
Great place to walk, run or ride a bike. There's a playground for kids and areas to picnic. Lots of butterflies and ducks
Nice place to skate, walk, or chill. Could do without so many cameras right in my face. It's usually pretty clean.
At night, we'll lit. Well secure area Nice Walking area, great place to walk your dogs. Just pick up your poop.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Scenery, Creek with Spillways, a Book for the Children to Read, Follow and interact with.”
“No bathrooms but it's more of a way for bikes to travel between places.”
Plan your run at Bee Branch Creek Greenway
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofdubuque.org
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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