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Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Stillwater, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk'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.
Outdoor spot that features a scenic trail for walking, biking and running, and dogs are allowed.
What runners say about Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk
“The Brown's Creek State Trail section going from downtown Stillwater, up the grade to the 2 mile marker, is very scenic, and also tranquil because of the sounds of running water.”
“Great place to run until you pass the golf course where the smell of weed control spray bothers me.”
“I like the shade provided by the trees covering most of this trail, it helps to stay cool on hot and sunny days.”
The Brown's Creek State Trail section going from downtown Stillwater, up the grade to the 2 mile marker, is very scenic, and also tranquil because of the sounds of running water. In fall it is possible to see things that are hidden by the summer foliage.
I like the shade provided by the trees covering most of this trail, it helps to stay cool on hot and sunny days. Great place to run until you pass the golf course where the smell of weed control spray bothers me.
Great place for walking the dogs. Super busy with bikers on the trail. I wish the river walk was by the river though
Browns Creek trail is a wonderful paved trail between the Gateway trail and downtown Stillwater. Runs mostly uphill from Stillwater to Gateway; most of it is very secluded and shaded. A handful of stop signs where it crosses residential roads, and one overpass over a busier State highway.
Trail conditions & character
“The Brown's Creek State Trail section going from downtown Stillwater, up the grade to the 2 mile marker, is very scenic, and also tranquil because of the sounds of running water.”
“I like the shade provided by the trees covering most of this trail, it helps to stay cool on hot and sunny days.”
“Would be a little cautious with kids as some areas have steep drops off the side of the trail.”
“Browns Creek trail is a wonderful paved trail between the Gateway trail and downtown Stillwater.”
Plan your run at Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitegatewaybrownscreektrail.org
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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