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Simon's Ravine Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Running trail in South St Paul, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Simon's Ravine Trailhead'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 offering a paved, uphill walking trail through a forest setting.
What runners say about Simon's Ravine Trailhead
“Beautiful fall day,great leaf color, blue sky really highlights river.”
“Midday it was pretty quiet.”
Absolutely stunning scenery, no matter the season. We love to explore the ravine and surrounding area. Also, disc golf course but never see anyone playing. The dogs love the truly is a hidden gem so close to the city. Always plenty of parking right off the main road.
Gorgeous in the fall. The trail is paved and is uphill from the trailhead, but the side trail to the Kaposia pro shop is steep with quite a few stairs. There is a display discussing the history of the area near the trailhead parking lot. Midday it was pretty quiet.
Lovely forest scenery! It really fills the wanderlust spirit; for those who love adventure as much as myself, I really recommend taking a walk around this amazing park. The park is rich in history and is a great place for biking trails and long walks in the summer.
Great almost 15 miles along the Mississippi River till huge sign past Pine Bend Bluff park ends trail. Beautiful fall day,great leaf color, blue sky really highlights river. Definitely ride out to end of Rock Island Swing Bridge. Beautiful view of Mississippi River.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful fall day,great leaf color, blue sky really highlights river.”
“Simon's Ravine is a nice trail, but if you start at the trailhead and head west - running or biking - you're in for a huge uphill battle.”
“The trail is paved and is uphill from the trailhead, but the side trail to the Kaposia pro shop is steep with quite a few stairs.”
“The trail is paved and is uphill from the trailhead, but the side trail to the Kaposia pro shop is steep with quite a few stairs.”
“Great place place to walk dogs as the trail leads to a dog park.”
Plan your run at Simon's Ravine Trailhead
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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesouthstpaul.org
- Phone(651) 306-3690
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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