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Three Island Lake County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Running trail in Bemidji, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Three Island Lake County 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.

Open 24hScenicQuiet

Scenic park with trails to walk, ski and swim alongside or above a creek. Picnic tables and rapids are featured.

What runners say about Three Island Lake County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (126 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“There's also a building that can be used for special events and a very nice clean bathroom is there also.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“There is a beautiful stream running through it and lots of history and archaeological finds that were dug in the site.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“This is such a great place for a peaceful and scenic walk when the weather cooperates.”

This park is an Undiscovered Gem of the North. There is a beautiful stream running through it and lots of history and archaeological finds that were dug in the site. There's also a building that can be used for special events and a very nice clean bathroom is there also.

★★★★★ — Brian , Oct 2019

Beautiful River & lake area for walking dogs & for people. Please take your garbage with you.

★★★★★ — Eileen , Mar 2017

Beautiful little park with rapids going under the bridge to the trails. Nice cool Creek area for my dog to swim with park benches and a pavilion for getting together with friends. Beautiful place!

★★★★★ — Les , Aug 2020

This is such a great place for a peaceful and scenic walk when the weather cooperates. We walked it in January, when the temps were in mid 30s and the sun was shining. It was lovely. It's about 2.5 miles and the bridge is a perfect landmark to know when you head back.

★★★★★ — Joy , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 126 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 16 mentions

“There is a beautiful stream running through it and lots of history and archaeological finds that were dug in the site.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“This is such a great place for a peaceful and scenic walk when the weather cooperates.”

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Plan your run at Three Island Lake County Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteco.beltrami.mn.us
  • Phone+1 218-333-4210

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Three Island Lake County Park

7015 3 Island Rd NE, Bemidji, MN 56601

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.