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Brickyard Hiking Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Mendota Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Brickyard Hiking Trail'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 Brickyard Hiking Trail
Great little trail with a TON of history - also provides a convenient pathway from the bluffs down to the river (and Pickerel Lake). I often run the brickyard trail and can certainly state that it kicks my butt on my way up. Highly recommend this level of wheezing.
Brickyard trail takes my breath away (literally, the uphill portion makes me wheezy)
Great hiking trail with lots to see! Easiest to start at Lilydale Regional Park. It's mostly hill. I saw a lone coyote, some ruins, some caves, a cool bridge, views of the river, it's a must see!
Great place to hike, bring dog. Mine is friendly and immediately backs away from strife. Park along woodsy trail to let dog or or just walk....... Clear out of non indigenous trees, they've done done a thorough job. Bench to sit o overlooking Mississippi and good place to socialize s hikers, walkers and dog lovers
Trail conditions & character
“If you like Wilderness walking with Scenic views in the middle of town nice views of both downtowns experience it for yourself”
Plan your run at Brickyard Hiking Trail
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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 |
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