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Bluff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Running trail in North Mankato, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bluff 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.
Quiet park, with trails, offering scenic views and native flowers.
What runners say about Bluff Park
“I have to give to the city and community for keeping this park clean and tidy.”
“Great views, beautiful prairie grass, I also love the poetry and signs posted around.”
“Quiet, peaceful, both wooded and open areas.”
I was quite surprised by this park. I have to give to the city and community for keeping this park clean and tidy. It was worth the walk if your in the area. Even to just stretch your legs while on a long drive. It take 30-45min to walk it all.
Beautiful scenic overview of North Mankato. I love the fall colors too. Great place to take fall photos
Great lil walk! Beautiful wooded bluffs. Can't wait to see it as spring progresses into summer.
This is a beautiful place to walk. The are restrooms at the entrance to the park. If you like trees, prairie grasses and scenic overlooks, you will find all of those things at Bluff Park.
Trail conditions & character
“Great views, beautiful prairie grass, I also love the poetry and signs posted around.”
“I have been there during peaceful times with my husband and dog, and I have been there during events like the Jack-o-lantern walk where there are people everywhere.”
“Quiet, peaceful, both wooded and open areas.”
“194 Mary Circle North Mankato MN 56003 -Public Restrooms- -Water Fountain- -Dog and Kid Friendly-”
“194 Mary Circle North Mankato MN 56003 -Public Restrooms- -Water Fountain- -Dog and Kid Friendly-”
Plan your run at Bluff 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenorthmankato.com
- Phone+1 507-625-3382
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 4 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 4 am–10 pm |
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