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Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)'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.
Paved trails and meadows alongside a river and woods, with benches.
What runners say about Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
“You can walk down this ravine it's very steep but if you can make it to the bottom you're sitting right on the river it's a gorgeous view.”
Beautiful trail! Trails are blacktop and wonderful for biking and walking. There is a picnic area near the parking lot and benches on the trail. Great place to catch sunrise!
So powerful and outlook place. Perfect for jogging and nice for hiking
This was a really cool trail lots of views from up top. You can walk down this ravine it's very steep but if you can make it to the bottom you're sitting right on the river it's a gorgeous view. Getting back up on the other hand was a little challenging. They also had a building with restrooms and picnic tables.
Absolutely love to take my dog here and walk. It’s always quiet and scenic. It’s truly a hidden gem. What I love about this walking trail is in the parking lot by the restrooms there is a bowl at the bottom of the drinking fountains that fills up with water at the push of a button for your pets to drink from.
Trail conditions & character
“This was a really cool trail lots of views from up top.”
“They also had a building with restrooms and picnic tables.”
“There is a picnic area near the parking lot and benches on the trail.”
“You can walk down this ravine it's very steep but if you can make it to the bottom you're sitting right on the river it's a gorgeous view.”
Plan your run at Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitemndnr.gov
- Phone(651) 259-5800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 AM–11:30 PM |
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