Brown's Creek State Trail

Photo by Lisa Filter / P&TC

Popular trail connecting Stillwater with the countryside.

Exploring the Park

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Trail Highlights

Uses

Winter

Trail Location

Street View of Trail by Segment

From Junction with Gateway State Trail
From Stillwater

Events

at the Brown's Creek State Trail
Ice lantern candle in the snow.

Candlelight Hike

Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

Hike along the trail in a candlelit winter wonderland.

GBCTA 2025 Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 6 – 6:30pm – Chat with Board Members and Topic Experts Including: Trail Extension/Advocacy MN DNR Updates and Trail Information Join or Renew Your Membership Equine Updates Safety on the Trail/Burma Shave Ideas Volunteer Opportunities Bluebirds on the Trail Events & Activities Prize drawings for GBCTA gear!!  Lemonade, coffee, and snacks served. 6:30 – 7:15pm […]

Public Comment Meeting for the Gateway State Trail project

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm –

City officials will provide detailed information about the Gateway State Trail extension into Scandia and announce results of the construction bidding process. After the presentation the meeting will open for public comment.

Join a group of supporters from the local community and show Scandia City Council that you support this trail. At the meeting we will provide written information and support stickers to wear.

Our Friends Group Partner

Gateway Brown’s Creek Trail Association

Represent trail users to the DNR and the State Legislature. The two goals of the GBCTA are:

  • Keep the trail safe and well maintained.
  • Encourage trail extensions to William O’Brien State Park, Interstate State Park and on to Duluth

 

Friends Since: 1989

Parks & Trails Council is proud to be the fiscal sponsor for this Friends Group.