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Pike Island
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in St Paul, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pike Island'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.
Island featuring serene trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, plus boat ramps.
What runners say about Pike Island
“Nice and calm walk with a great view to see the Minnesota and Mississippi River come together”
“Nice and calm walk with a great view to see the Minnesota and Mississippi River come together”
A very unique trail. A 3-mile hike completely around, with benches along the way to rest and look at River.
This is a beautiful little trail. Almost completely flat packed dirt/silt with a few patches of very fine sand. The surroundings are nice and the loop is very enjoyable. The confluence of the rivers makes for a striking view halfway through the loop.
Nice loop trail with views of both rivers, the Minnesota and the Mississippi. At the tip of the island you can rest and watch the confluence.
Gorgeous views, excellent trails-especially considering the flooding lately. Went on a lovely hike, saw a mating pair of bald eagles swooping down and around, riding air currents- there were wonderful animal encounters- had a deer come moseying out from the greenery, amble about for a while (I was standing VERY still…
Trail conditions & character
“Nice and calm walk with a great view to see the Minnesota and Mississippi River come together”
“Nice loop trail with views of both rivers, the Minnesota and the Mississippi.”
“Lots of people bring their dogs, leash is required.”
“Almost completely flat packed dirt/silt with a few patches of very fine sand.”
“Not super stroller friendly but you could manage if necessary”
Plan your run at Pike Island
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance3.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednr.state.mn.us
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–10 pm |
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