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Garvin Heights City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 638 Google reviews · Running trail in Winona, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Garvin Heights City 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.
What runners say about Garvin Heights City Park
“For a gorgeous view of the city of Winona, the Mississippi and lakes, do not forget to stop by Garvin Heights!”
A beautiful view from the top of the bluffs. Parking and not a far walk to overlook. You can hike up there from the bottom too if you're up for that adventure.
“Lower Garvin Heights park” is, as far as I can tell, not a park. If you take what looks like a nice footpath down the hill and your husband drives the car down to meet you, it lets out near two or three houses, practically in someone’s yard. I’m sorry the picture is blurry.
Super views. Parking is ample and fairly close to the overlook. A manageable walk for an aged relative. The views up and down the Mississippi River valley are amazing and Winona, the island city, spreads out below.
A short drive up a windy, steep road and Voila! - you've got yourself a spectacular view of Winona! Park the car and walk one minute to the spacious overlook perch. Or get a little adventurous and find a nearby trail to enjoy some other scenic vistas and wooded beauty.
Trail conditions & character
“For a gorgeous view of the city of Winona, the Mississippi and lakes, do not forget to stop by Garvin Heights!”
“Relatively short and easy walk from the parking lot to overlook.”
“If you take what looks like a nice footpath down the hill and your husband drives the car down to meet you, it lets out near two or three houses, practically in someone’s yard.”
Plan your run at Garvin Heights City Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecityofwinona.com
- Phone+1 507-457-8258
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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