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Rum River Park Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in St Francis, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rum River Park 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 Rum River Park Trails
Good place to walk or snowmobile into the trail loop. The trail here is paved, and in winter it's plowed, not groomed. Parking and toilets are at the county park just north of here.
Winding trails that follow the Rum River through woodland and restored prairie. Hilly, well-maintained, mostly paved. Several scenic overlooks, pavillions, playground, picnic areas. Approx 2.5 miles total, 2 of which are paved.
It is a g ft eat park,up to date with nice trails blacktop on main trails Wheelchair friendly bikes allowed and nice for the stroller if the whole family wants to go. As you walk around and take it all in, there is a sort of magical atmosphere.
Trail conditions & character
“Several scenic overlooks, pavillions, playground, picnic areas.”
“The trail here is paved, and in winter it's plowed, not groomed.”
“It is a g ft eat park,up to date with nice trails blacktop on main trails Wheelchair friendly bikes allowed and nice for the stroller if the whole family wants to go.”
Plan your run at Rum River Park Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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