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Pine Center Trails
4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Brainerd, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 23 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Pine Center Trails' 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 Pine Center Trails
Good mix of trails, well managed, short enough to see in an hour, or spend all day. Could probably use some more trails in that middle section. Stopped at jrs for lunch 3 burgers and 4 drinks was $100. But where else you gonna stop? Jr’s supports the trail and we support them!
These are some fun trails. I have used my ORV and motorcycle on this and had a blast using both. There is even a covered "rest area" with a fire pit in the middle for everyone's use. It seems that the trails are well maintained and graded yearly.
We had a great time on these trails! They were well-maintained, easy to navigate, and perfect for our Polaris Ranger. Spent hours riding and had an absolute blast!
A mixture of rocks , hills and mud puddles . A perfect trail for a quick day ride . As with ANY trail in the summer … don’t forget your bug spray !
Trail conditions & character
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance23 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitednr.state.mn.us
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