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Upper Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 358 Google reviews · Running trail in St Paul, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Upper Landing 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.
Public park with water views, a lawn for picnics & lounging, plus paved paths leading to a fountain.
What runners say about Upper Landing Park
“Well maintained, long narrow strip of a park on the northern bank of Mississippi R.”
“I was a nice place to visit in right in the heart of downtown, with beautiful views of the river.”
“Nice stop to get out stretch and have a little peace and quiet next to the river.”
The walkway was clean and wide and not crowded. The river was a great back drop for picture taking. Overall the weather was perfect for a walk and upper landing was a great place to park your car and enjoy a nice stroll along the river. I noticed a park worker working on the fountains.
Beautiful park with a big open field. Nice old growth trees that you rarely see in the city. Is has a small playground for children too. Perfect place for a picnic or to let your kids run around!
Well maintained, long narrow strip of a park on the northern bank of Mississippi R. Very popular with strollers, joggers, dog walking and occasionally couples. On a warm summers day with a cool moist breeze from over the river it's perfect.
Went here to walk the dog and eat breakfast. Everything is very well maintained and the path is divided for waking and biking. It's a great place to just sit and people watch. I even got paris vibes a few times looking out over the river. <3
Trail conditions & character
“I was a nice place to visit in right in the heart of downtown, with beautiful views of the river.”
“Nice stop to get out stretch and have a little peace and quiet next to the river.”
“There are one or two places here where one can buy coffee, a light meal and a drink or something stronger, perfect bookends to your visit”
“Very popular with strollers, joggers, dog walking and occasionally couples.”
Plan your run at Upper Landing Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitestpaul.gov
- Phone+1 651-266-6400
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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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