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Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor
4.7 ★★★★★ 729 Google reviews · Running trail in Circle Pines, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor'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.
Regional hiking, biking & cross-country skiing trail through wetlands along the course of a creek.
What runners say about Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor
“While the main trails are generally well-kept, I did notice that some of the signage could be a bit clearer, especially at points where the trail crosses residential streets.”
“The paved trails are excellent for biking, walking, and running, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience as you wind through beautiful wooded areas and scenic marshlands.”
Great for hiking or biking. Some hills, wetlands and beautiful scenery.
Love the off leash dog park. This is what doggy heaven must look like 😀 ...and it's all fenced in so you don't have to worry about your dog running away.
This is a great location to walk, bike or kayak. There is a good mix of warblers during migration.
Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor is a truly wonderful escape into nature! The paved trails are excellent for biking, walking, and running, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience as you wind through beautiful wooded areas and scenic marshlands.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a large outdoor, unleashed, fenced in area for your dogs and great trails if you prefer to walk your dog with a leash.”
“The paved trails are excellent for biking, walking, and running, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience as you wind through beautiful wooded areas and scenic marshlands.”
“The paved trails are excellent for biking, walking, and running, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience as you wind through beautiful wooded areas and scenic marshlands.”
“2 docks (fishing and boating); with a public restroom area with a couple of portapotties.”
“Big, wide open, but fenced in, lots of water stations and had responsible owners during our visit.”
Plan your run at Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor
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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteramseycounty.us
- Phone(763) 757-3920
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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