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Rush Creek Regional Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rush Creek Regional Trail'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.
Clean trail and recreation area, as well as an area for picnics.
What runners say about Rush Creek Regional Trail
“Nice clean well maintained trail and Oak Grove Park is perfect for a picnic or just a peaceful place to hangout with friends.”
“A beautiful bike ride across the city of Brooklyn Park!”
This trail was awesome. The signs stated that they would be resurfacing it yet it all looked good to me. Beautiful place for sure.
LOVE! This trail has many fun branches and destinations. Ride your bike, walk, or run!
There is a lot of parking and picnic tables. We didn't try the trails, but there were nice places to wander around in the shade from all the trees.
This is a really great trail that links the Mississippi River and Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove. It is gorgeous and well maintained.
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful bike ride across the city of Brooklyn Park!”
“Good place to walk the dog or have a picnic or let the kids run.”
Plan your run at Rush Creek Regional Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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