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Sauk River Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sauk River Regional Park'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.
Park with dog-friendly hiking and biking trails, some of which offer views of the Sauk River.
What runners say about Sauk River Regional Park
“Spanning over 220 acres along the picturesque Sauk River, this park offers an incredible blend of tranquil beauty and engaging outdoor activity for all ages and fitness levels.”
“Whether you’re an avid hiker, a casual walker, or a birdwatcher seeking tranquility, the extensive network of natural surface hiking trails provides a serene escape.”
“Spanning over 220 acres along the picturesque Sauk River, this park offers an incredible blend of tranquil beauty and engaging outdoor activity for all ages and fitness levels.”
“I bring my dogs here and they just love it!”
beautiful, hidden forest park with winding trails of all sizes. been here twice, i recommend going during morning hours or during sunset. some beautiful flowers, wildlife, bridge graffiti and river views! bench swings throughout and a nice picnic space near the river rock beach.
Very nice trails. If you are looking at fishing here the best time is usually evening between April and august. Most commonly caught fish here is smallmouth bass. Also If you are a mountain biker like myself you will find newly made MTB trails. roughly 1 1/2 miles worth.
Fun little park to walk in along the river. There are bike trails here as well. The maps aren't accurate and it can seem very confusing with all the different trails. If you follow the river though it's not bad and it's not really that big of a park so kinda hard to get lost in my opinion.
ABSOLUTELY A GREAT PEACEFUL PARK!! It's surrounded by traffic, businesses and people. ...THEN YOU ENTER THE PARK WHERE IT BECOMES JUST A PEACEFUL QUIET WILDERNESS!! I FEEL LIKE I'M MILES AWAY FROM THE CITY, ALSO NOT TO FORGET THE GREAT FISHING AND THE SWIM BEACH!! "TERRIFIC PARK!!"
Trail conditions & character
“Spanning over 220 acres along the picturesque Sauk River, this park offers an incredible blend of tranquil beauty and engaging outdoor activity for all ages and fitness levels.”
“Whether you’re an avid hiker, a casual walker, or a birdwatcher seeking tranquility, the extensive network of natural surface hiking trails provides a serene escape.”
“We also appreciate the accessibility provided by the connections to the nearby Friends of Whitney dog park, allowing for easy access to the Boys Camp Bridge.”
“Whether you’re an avid hiker, a casual walker, or a birdwatcher seeking tranquility, the extensive network of natural surface hiking trails provides a serene escape.”
Plan your run at Sauk River Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesartellmn.com
- Phone+1 320-253-2171
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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