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City of Mankato Sakatah Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Mankato, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 40 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from City of Mankato Sakatah 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.
Trails wind through a ravine, and the area offers spots to rest and bike-repair tools.
What runners say about City of Mankato Sakatah Trail
“Superior biking trail, great views and well maintained.”
“In the early fall the yellow leaves covering the trail are beautiful and the flowing corn fields just puts the feeling of fall in your heart.”
One of the best 40 mile stretches via a completely paved trail. Very well maintained with a few spots that are bumpy. Elevation is only about 200ft overall from Mankota to Faribault.
This doesn't seem to be a safe place to park your vehicle to use the trail. Anytime I've stopped here, there seems to be a large marijuana odor coming from the trailer park.
Beautiful, lots of places to explore, some photos shown are off the beaten path. Can't wait to go back!
Great walking trail. Good cover from sun at times. Peaceful and serene.
Trail conditions & character
“In the early fall the yellow leaves covering the trail are beautiful and the flowing corn fields just puts the feeling of fall in your heart.”
“Mostly flat paved trails that also have benches to rest, along with bike repair tools at some locations.”
“One of the best 40 mile stretches via a completely paved trail.”
“oh and wheelchair accessible as well!”
Plan your run at City of Mankato Sakatah Trail
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
- Distance40 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemankatomn.gov
- Phone+1 507-387-8600
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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