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Brown's Creek Nature Preserve

Running trail in Stillwater, Minnesota · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Brown's Creek Nature Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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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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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find Brown's Creek Nature Preserve

Brown's Creek State Trail, Stillwater, MN 55082

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Running trails near Stillwater

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Brown's Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and paved and dirt trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding.

under a mile away

Fairy Falls Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews

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Brown's Creek State Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedScenic

1.9 miles away

Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk

4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews

Stillwater, MN

PavedShadedScenic

Outdoor spot that features a scenic trail for walking, biking and running, and dogs are allowed.

2.0 miles away

St. Croix Boom Site River Trail Waterfall

4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews

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Saint Croix Riverfront Valley View Hiking Trails

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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 Something out of date?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.