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North country park

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Bemidji, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from North country 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.

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Open 24hRestrooms

What runners say about North country park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (22 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

✨ well-maintained 3 mentions

“Playground, softball field, basketball court, ski trails, picnic table shelters, maintained, and well kept.”

I was very pleasantly surprised at how awesome this park is. It has been "remodeled" from what it once was. The play area has water pumps, encouraging experimental play in the sand box area. A makeshift kitchen area was a favorite for my kids.

★★★★★ — Alexi , Oct 2021

Playground, softball field, basketball court, ski trails, picnic table shelters, maintained, and well kept. A good pit stop for anyone.

★★★★★ — Benji , Apr 2022

Such a great park with really nice trails you can walk bare foot on. Loved stopping here for a break !

★★★★★ — Jordan , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Across from all that there is a baseball field, basketball court and storage building with bathrooms.”

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Plan your run at North country park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitebemidjirotary.org

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

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 North country park

1001 30th St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

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Running trails near Bemidji

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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.