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Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary
4.1 ★★★★☆ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in St Paul, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary'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.
Tract of trees and wildflowers with biking and walking trails.
What runners say about Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary
“It's very nice and clean now and great to walk or ride bike through.”
“Four stars because there is not a whole lot to look at besides the very detailed and beautiful artful way under the bridge, and a cool stone pathway that spells out "EXPLORE".”
It's a small little nook nestled between the railyard and a busy highway. Lately I've been zooming out on google maps and just picking whatever green areas I see on the map to go to. When I saw something called "Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary" I was immediately taken with the name itself!
Beautiful place for a peaceful walk. Just kinda weird to see a naked lady up on a tree hiding at 10 am. But other than that it's pretty cool 😎
It's very nice and clean now and great to walk or ride bike through. Alot of birds around the area
Nice walk, kid 6 could run ahead, no worries. Not sure who owns the old abandoned Billboard 🤔
Trail conditions & character
“Four stars because there is not a whole lot to look at besides the very detailed and beautiful artful way under the bridge, and a cool stone pathway that spells out "EXPLORE".”
“I arrived and saw that there's not even an official parking lot, and you can park at either entrance on the street.”
Plan your run at Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary
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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitestpaul.gov
- Phone+1 651-266-6368
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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