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Hay Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Bismarck, North Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Hay Creek 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.

Hay Creek Park — running trail in Bismarck, ND, photo 1

What runners say about Hay Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This park is little and lovely. I love the nature theme. My kids love all the things to climb and explore. It has a great, real bathroom and is an excellent entrance to the nearby walking path!

★★★★★ — Kensington , Sep 2025

2021- Aug. Still, Quiet and Peacefull--Make your walk as long or short as desired.

★★★★★ — Cheryl , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

Plan your run at Hay Creek 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.
  • Websitebisparks.org
  • Phone+1 701-222-6455
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 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 Hay Creek Park

2027 N 26th St, Bismarck, ND 58501

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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.