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Dunlap Island Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Cloquet, Minnesota · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Dunlap Island Park 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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What runners say about Dunlap Island Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (63 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Great trails, big playground, RV camping, river access and lots of beautiful scenery”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“So Many Things To Do For Kids Of ALL Ages”

Nice park for kids, especially for littler kids as they have tons of small kiddos things to play on. Some fun stuff for bigger kids too though like a large slide and zipline.

★★★★★ — Dave , Sep 2020

Beautiful place kid-friendly equipment my son and I had a blast this picture is of us at the top of one of the bigger slides it's more geared towards younger children but it's situated right on the water plenty of area to walk around and great for young ones learning to walk that fall all the time with soft padded…

★★★★★ — Justen , May 2024

This is a very nice little park. Lots of things for the littler kids, and bigger little kids to play on. Lots of places to sit. And a few tables to eat at. Right by the river. Good sidewalks for walking.

★★★★★ — Kelly , Jul 2024

Skating loop was good, only a few other people there that could easily be skated around. Never went inside but whoever was managing that didn't pay attention to the outside.

★★★★☆ — Sarah , Feb 2021

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

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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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitecloquetmn.gov

Where to find Dunlap Island Park

Cloquet, Minnesota

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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.