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Chester Steele Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 Google reviews · Running trail in Butte, Montana · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Chester Steele 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.

Open 24hHilly

Community park with a playground and picnic tables, as well as a splash pad and sledding hill.

What runners say about Chester Steele Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (158 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“😊💖 Chester Steele Park is a very nice park that is well maintained.”

Nice place to relax and share with the family, great space to run, has a small pool for children in the summer, playground, perfect place to see the fireworks on July 4 and in winter is an excellent place to slide in the snow.

★★★★★ — Sorimel , Jan 2018

Had a great time watching our grandson sledding down the hill at the park. The wind was gusting pretty good, but that didn't discourage Noah. He is quite a trooper! 😊💖 Chester Steele Park is a very nice park that is well maintained.

★★★★★ — David , Feb 2021

If you have small children this place is great. Lots if open room from them to run around and plenty of playground equipment to climb. I wasn't here when the kiddie pool was open but that looks pretty fun as well.

★★★★★ — Caller , May 2019

Super fun year round. The splash pad is great for hot days, especially for younger kids. Nice to cool off on hot days. Nice playground. There is plenty of grass to run around, throw ball, and/or picnic.

★★★★★ — Mystery , Jul 2023

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 9 mentions

“There's playground equipment, a small splash park, and the hill is great for taking your kids sledding.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Phone+1 406-497-6571

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Chester Steele Park

Butte, Montana

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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.