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Bob Cross Nature Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bob Cross Nature Preserve'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.
What runners say about Bob Cross Nature Preserve
“Beautiful views with a stand to watch the geese on the pond.”
“Great place for peaceful walks in nature although a few of the wooden bridges, ramps and platforms could use handrails and repairs.”
Great trail that is in a small area but feels like you could walk it for hours. Beautiful views with a stand to watch the geese on the pond. A lot of commercial buildings and the middle school can be seen from the trail.
The Bob Cross Nature Preserve is tucked behind the Sartell Middle School. It’s a peaceful refuge right in Sauk Rapids. It’s a great area to walk and enjoy natural scenery without leaving town.
It's a very nice and quiet park and the trails are really nice. I'm also in a wheelchair and it's fairly easy to get around on the trails.
A nice park with walking paths located in the city of Sauk Rapids. There is a lookout deck where you can watch wildlife in the pond.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place for peaceful walks in nature although a few of the wooden bridges, ramps and platforms could use handrails and repairs.”
“Beautiful views with a stand to watch the geese on the pond.”
Plan your run at Bob Cross Nature Preserve
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.
- Websiteci.sauk-rapids.mn.us
- Phone+1 320-258-5300
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11:59 pm |
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