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Yankton Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 766 Google reviews · Running trail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Yankton Trail 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.

ScenicFlat & fastRestrooms

Green space with multiple league soccer fields & access to the riverside bike trail.

What runners say about Yankton Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (766 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Sunset and sunrise are beautiful and as it turns green in the spring it is truly a wonder.”

Following this 20 mile trail through all the green spaces along the river while enjoying the views is a treasure. You go from areas that are remote to downtown to falls park. I have to say this is one of the best biking trails I have encountered that is not in a desert.

★★★★★ — Roberto , Jun 2023

I purposely chose a home near the entrance to the park to be able to run on the trail. Sunset and sunrise are beautiful and as it turns green in the spring it is truly a wonder.

★★★★★ — Dr , May 2020

Yankton Trail Park is a phenomenal place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The running trails are fantastic and well maintained. This park is a great location for the Nike Regional Cross Country races. The course is flat with a couple small hills, and it is a fast course as well.

★★★★★ — Ben , Nov 2024

Several times a year we host the Nike Regional cross country championships in Yankton trail park. It's the perfect venue for a cross country event. Thousands of competitors and spectators.

★★★★★ — Wow , Sep 2018

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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 6 mentions

“Following this 20 mile trail through all the green spaces along the river while enjoying the views is a treasure.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Only complaint is not enough permanent Bathrooms.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The course is flat with a couple small hills, and it is a fast course as well.”

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Plan your run at Yankton Trail 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesiouxfalls.gov
  • Phone+1 605-367-8222

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 am–10 pm

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 Yankton Trail Park

3901 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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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.