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McManamen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Running trail in Gillette, Wyoming · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McManamen 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.

PavedShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Family-friendly park featuring a lake, picnic areas and walking/jogging trails.

What runners say about McManamen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (162 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Well maintained and quiet.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It has a couple of places that are lookouts and a nice shaded picnic area.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Such a peaceful nature rich walk!”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions
🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“Very nice place to walk ur dog or to take a walk with ur loved one and or kids there's a playground bathrooms and a nice place to go”

What a wonderful way to enjoy nature! Not sure what the distance the trail runs, but it's a lovely walk. Well maintained and quiet. It has benches placed along the path so you can just sit and enjoy the scenery. We went during spring, so you could watch all of the baby birds.

★★★★★ — Sg , Jul 2019

A beautiful park that circles a man made lake. It's an excellent walk or bike ride. Especially during early spring as I imagine it's full of water. During my visit in July the basin was empty. There is lots of waterfowl and wildlife as well as natural scenery to enjoy.

★★★★★ — Sophia , Jul 2024

I stopped at this park while traveling through to let the kids ride their scooters. The path was awesome and even had marks every 1/4 mile. There was plenty of water foul and not too many bugs. There were picnic areas there but we didn't use them.

★★★★☆ — Jonathan , May 2016

Beautiful Park, Nice paved path with creatures to check out. Seen a momma duck and her 10 ducklings, a snake, and even a turtle. Only complaint is the Canadian Geese poop all over the path, but can't really contain that.

★★★★★ — Jacob , Jun 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 11 mentions

“Very nice place to walk ur dog or to take a walk with ur loved one and or kids there's a playground bathrooms and a nice place to go”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“Beautiful Park, Nice paved path with creatures to check out.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Such a peaceful nature rich walk!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It has a couple of places that are lookouts and a nice shaded picnic area.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Very nice place to walk ur dog or to take a walk with ur loved one and or kids there's a playground bathrooms and a nice place to go”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at McManamen 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 307-686-5320

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 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 McManamen Park

501 E Warlow Dr, Gillette, WY 82716

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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.