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Rice Creek Water Trail County Road I

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Shoreview, Minnesota · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Rice Creek Water Trail County Road I 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.

Stroller / ADA

What runners say about Rice Creek Water Trail County Road I

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“From the towering trees to the stunning fall colors and wide open fields, every corner of this trail is absolutely gorgeous.”

Great paved trails that are clean and accessible. The scenery is also so pretty!

★★★★★ — Jennie , Oct 2023

As a portrait photographer, Rice Creek Trails is one of my favorite spots to bring clients for outdoor portraits. From the towering trees to the stunning fall colors and wide open fields, every corner of this trail is absolutely gorgeous. It offers so many beautiful backdrops and makes every session feel special!

★★★★★ — Jeannine , Dec 2025

Great trailhead for hiking and accessible canoe landing into Rice Creek.

★★★★★ — Nathan , May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 reviews →

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.

Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“Great trailhead for hiking and accessible canoe landing into Rice Creek.”

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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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.

Where to find Rice Creek Water Trail County Road I

Shoreview, 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.