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Brady Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Spearfish, South Dakota · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Brady 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.

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What runners say about Brady Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (52 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Love that Spearfish Farmers Market has chosen to use Brady Park, such a beautiful and convenient place to shop and let kids play too!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It runs next to Spearfish Creek, the bike path runs through it, and it has good shade trees.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Clean and quiet spot next to the creek for a lunch break.”

Quaint little park well maintained, seems geared for those with children of young age. I saw many people on the walking path go through while enjoying my meal at the park tables and watching my children play.

★★★★☆ — Daniel , May 2025

Brady park us great for younger kids, 18 months to 6 or so. Perfect for toddlers. It runs next to Spearfish Creek, the bike path runs through it, and it has good shade trees.

★★★★★ — Kristina , Apr 2021

Great place to walk my dog. Usually meet up with some wonderful people

★★★★☆ — Joe , May 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 52 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It runs next to Spearfish Creek, the bike path runs through it, and it has good shade trees.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Clean and quiet spot next to the creek for a lunch break.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Love this park but especially love the water fountain!”

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🚻 Restrooms

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Brady Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitespearfish.gov
  • Phone(605) 717-1189
  • Social Facebook

Where to find Brady Park

510 Meier Ave, Spearfish, SD 57783

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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.