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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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

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

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (729 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“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.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jul 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Tenzin , Feb 2022

This is a great location to walk, bike or kayak. There is a good mix of warblers during migration.

★★★★★ — Neil , May 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Waeyo , Jul 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 24 mentions

“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.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“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.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 6 mentions

“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.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“2 docks (fishing and boating); with a public restroom area with a couple of portapotties.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Big, wide open, but fenced in, lots of water stations and had responsible owners during our visit.”

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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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor

Circle Pines, Minnesota

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.