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Brown's Creek State Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Stillwater, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Brown's Creek State 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 Brown's Creek State Trail
“Soo fun and gorgeous scenery that would compete with up north scenery in some areas.”
Soo fun and gorgeous scenery that would compete with up north scenery in some areas. Take a right turn off gateway instead of left to pine point park and you won't be disappointed.
A great bike trail. We started in Stillwater and rode 8 miles in and then back again. Completely paved and smooth. Wooded and where we rode, much of it along the creek. Great ride and we would do it again.
Great trail. Very scenic. Intersects with Gateway Trail for a longer ride to St. Paul or Pine Point Park.
Browns Creek Trail: about half way between Stillwater and Duluth Junction is Brown's Creek Park: great parking spot to ride the trail with water spot, tables, benches, playground (that's the pics here). PS: keep your heads up - some bikers just fly down the hill into Stillwater on the downgrade! Yippeeeeeeee.
Trail conditions & character
“Soo fun and gorgeous scenery that would compete with up north scenery in some areas.”
Plan your run at Brown's Creek State Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitegatewaybrownscreektrail.org
- Phone+1 651-259-5736
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