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North Straight River Parkway
4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Owatonna, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Straight River Parkway'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.
What runners say about North Straight River Parkway
Good location with parking available & close to the walk path. Specific info posted on picture w - sign in group of photos here ....
This park has a great trail and plenty of wildlife to view.some people don't respect the wildlife
Great newly paved path through wooded areas, prairie land, farm land, and along a river. It's an easy bike ride with very accessible path (including bridges over the river in a few spots).
Parking area for trail system not much else at the moment. Lots of new trees planted. Really nice trail through the woods and over the straight river.
Plan your run at North Straight River Parkway
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.
- Websiteci.owatonna.mn.us
- Phone+1 507-444-4321
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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