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Larson Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookings, South Dakota · 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 Larson Nature Center'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 Larson Nature Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (51 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Very beautiful and its handicapped accessible.”

Love to bring the kids here for walking, fishing and riding bikes. They love the pump track and we are looking forward to getting a chance to ride the mountain bike trails.

★★★★★ — Curtis , Aug 2018

Nice park, great walking trails, nice facility! You can rent kayaks & fishing poles.

★★★★★ — Greg , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 51 reviews →

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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.
  • Websitecityofbrookings-sd.gov
  • Phone+1 605-693-2233
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 am–8 pm
Thursday 9 am–8 pm
Friday 9 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–8 pm
Sunday 12–8 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 Larson Nature Center

1705 32nd St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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Running trails near Brookings

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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under a mile away

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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.