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Point Douglas Regional Trail
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Point Douglas Regional Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Point Douglas Regional Trail
The trail is about 5-6 miles long and goes along Mississippi River from Prescott to Hastings. You will cross the bridge across the river to get into Hastings. In good weather, it’s popular with bikes, e-bikes, runners, but it’s not crowded at all.
Plan your run at Point Douglas Regional Trail
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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