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Perry Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Perry Nature Reserve'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.
Nature preserve featuring trails for hiking, picnicking, and dog walking.
What runners say about Perry Nature Reserve
“Well kept up and clean area to enjoy the beauty of nature”
“It was a beautiful day, the kids played in the muddy River, climbed the rocks, used the bridge as home-based for their games, it was all any kid could ask for!”
“This is a very nice, peaceful place to enjoy a little nature and take the kids hiking.”
Excellent walking trails. Several picnic shelters in park. A creek runs thru the Nature Preserve... great place to bring children to experience the beauty of nature in a natural setting.
Beautiful place to walk around. Have public restrooms and doggy waste bag stations. Will definitely make this a regular walking spot
We went for a picnic next to the river with friends on a playdate after homeschool co-op. It was a beautiful day, the kids played in the muddy River, climbed the rocks, used the bridge as home-based for their games, it was all any kid could ask for!
The day was a gift of fall, beautiful nature area perfect for a walk, a photo or a sit and contemplating. Could have been a 5 star experience but there are limited comfort stations available.
Trail conditions & character
“It was a beautiful day, the kids played in the muddy River, climbed the rocks, used the bridge as home-based for their games, it was all any kid could ask for!”
“It offers a huge grassy area for dogs to explore, which is completely shaded by trees.”
“This is a very nice, peaceful place to enjoy a little nature and take the kids hiking.”
“You can play in a creek, enjoy the shade of wooded areas, or take a walk from field to field.”
“The only suggestion I would make that would give this location a 5 star rating was if there were toilets, at least portapotties, on site.”
“Tale the time to walk the trees, trails and looks for the historical markers in the area.”
Plan your run at Perry Nature Reserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteminnehahacounty.gov
- Phone+1 605-367-4204
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