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East Bridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Running trail in Monticello, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from East Bridge 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.

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What runners say about East Bridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (28 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The 15-park volunteers who maintain this park assisting park workers are dedicated to keeping the landscape pristine and beautiful.”

A nice little sledding hill in Monticello. It's nice for the parents too because they can watch the hill and sit in the car and warm up.

★★★★★ — Scott , Dec 2022

Beautiful summer flower garden & walking & bike trail. Also connected to great playground & picnic areas.

★★★★★ — Nancy , Apr 2023

Absolutely, beautiful hidden gem along the Mississippi River. Paved trail, benches and tables.

★★★★★ — Laura , Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 28 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“The 15-park volunteers who maintain this park assisting park workers are dedicated to keeping the landscape pristine and beautiful.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“A nice little sledding hill in Monticello.”

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Plan your run at East Bridge Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • Websitemonticellomn.gov
  • Phone+1 763-295-3170
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 am–10 pm

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 East Bridge Park

207 E River St, Monticello, MN 55362

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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.