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Gibson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,688 Google reviews · Running trail in Great Falls, Montana · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Gibson 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.
Lush retreat featuring colorful gardens, paths, a duck pond, playground & a historic cabin.
What runners say about Gibson Park
“Nice place to visit the river trail goes right through there beautiful sunsets on the opposite side is a wonderful place and it's quite clean”
“Nice place to visit the river trail goes right through there beautiful sunsets on the opposite side is a wonderful place and it's quite clean”
This park was fun to walk around. Living in a desert environment, it was a refreshing change to see a bunch of green grass and trees surrounding you. The only thing that wasn't as pleasant were all the bird "surprise" I saw all over the ground.
This is such an amazing park, the best in Great Falls, I'd bet. There are two playgrounds, one suited for younger kids and one suited for slightly older kids. There's a pond full of ducks, geese, and seagulls to feed (please make sure you're using bird-safe food! I'd suggest quick oats!).
This was a beautiful park my daughter took us to when we visited Montana. There is a big pond with lots of ducks and geese which the kids really enjoyed feeding.
Great place to take kids, go for a walk, have a picnic, feed the ducks and birds, and be outside. Great size park and grass area. Lots of parking. Large skateboard park. You can have parties, picnics, any gathering you need for outdoor fun. Trails everywhere.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice place to visit the river trail goes right through there beautiful sunsets on the opposite side is a wonderful place and it's quite clean”
“They have bathrooms and plenty of space to relax and watch birds and other small animals.”
“End of august 2019 they were doing work on the sidewalk and parking lot.”
“My toddler loved riding his bike on the flat paved walkway.”
Plan your run at Gibson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitegreatfallsmt.net
- Phone(406) 771-1265
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