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Gateway State Trail- Jamaca Ave Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Stillwater, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gateway State Trail- Jamaca Ave Trailhead'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 Gateway State Trail- Jamaca Ave Trailhead
It's a beautiful trail. I wish they maintained it a bit better. The trail has many bumps and is uneven in many places. I hope they fill these and smooth it out. Great bathroom (porta potty) facilities. Love the trail. 🙏
You are suppose to have a regional park trail pass to ride/ walk here. The funds collected help pay for trail maintenance, debris removal and rest rooms and porta pots. Well worth the $
Great place to park to get on the Gateway State Trail. Between the 11th and 12th mile markers if headed north. Also close to the spur trail that goes to Stillwater.
Gateway Trail asphalt was plowed westbound from here. A few slushy spots but quite runnable all the way to North St Paul.
Trail conditions & character
“The funds collected help pay for trail maintenance, debris removal and rest rooms and porta pots.”
Plan your run at Gateway State Trail- Jamaca Ave Trailhead
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
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednr.state.mn.us
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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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