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Rush Creek Regional Trail - Three Rivers Park District
4.9 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rush Creek Regional Trail - Three Rivers Park District'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.
What runners say about Rush Creek Regional Trail - Three Rivers Park District
“When I was running it, I saw two rangers clearing growth, so you know it's well-maintained.”
I literally can’t wait till fall because this is one of my favorite trails in Minnesota! It gets so nice and colorful in the Autumn and the temperature is just right for about a month… Always clean and never over crowded like some other ones…so you can get that quality nature time in wether solo or with others!
Great regional trail that goes through a park. When I was running it, I saw two rangers clearing growth, so you know it's well-maintained. Clean place to be in nature. I saw a deer too!
Excellent trail. Well maintained and an easy and safe way to get across 169.
Beautiful winding paved trail through varied prairie, metro and wooded settings. Very level terrain. The trail runs between the Coon Rapids Dam and Elm Creek Park Reserve Run by Three Rivers Park District.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful winding paved trail through varied prairie, metro and wooded settings.”
Plan your run at Rush Creek Regional Trail - Three Rivers Park District
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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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