Map of Gateway State Trail
Gateway State Trail
Gateway State Trail
LENGTH:
18 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Pine Springs, Stillwater, Carnelian Junction
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, local parks, golf courses, residential neighborhoods, lakes, woodlands, farmland, Pine Point Regional Park
NEARBY TRAILS:
Trout Brook Regional Trail
Phalen Lake Regional Park Trail
Keller Regional Park Trail
75th Street Multi-Use Trail
Browns Creek State Trail
Norell Avenue Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Gateway State Trail is an 18-mile long paved trail that spans between the cities of St. Paul and Stillwater in Southeastern Minnesota. The trail connects to multiple other regional and local trails. It passes through urban and residential areas on the western end and through dense forests and open agricultural land on the eastern end.
Much of the Gateway State Trail is built along abandoned railroad beds and it has gentle grades and long straight stretches. Many people use it for commuting into St. Paul or to many of the other business areas and schools along its route.
Conditions
The Gateway State Trail is open for non-motorized use. It is used by bike riders, walkers and runners. Keep in mind that there are long stretches of trail that are remote and have no services. Bring plenty of water and any other necessary supplies with you.
Communities
The Gateway State Trail goes past the following communities: St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, Pine Springs, Stillwater and Carnelian Junction
Points of Interest
The Gateway State Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Cayuga Park |
| Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary |
| Arlington Arkwright Park |
| Lake Phalen Regional Park |
| Golfview Picnic Area |
| Flicek Park |
| Robinhood Park |
| Gladstone Community Center |
| John Glenn Middle School |
| Maplewood City Hall |
| North St. Paul Urban Ecology Center |
| North High School |
| Wildwood School |
| Mahtomedi Middle / High School |
| Pine Point Regional Park |
Nearby Trails
The Gateway State Trail intersects several other recreational trails in the area.
Trout Brook Regional Trail: the two trails intersects to the south of Arlington Avenue in St. Paul.
Phalen Lake Regional Park Trail: the two trails intersect just west of Highway 61 in St. Paul.
Keller Regional Park Trail: the two trails intersect just west of Highway 61 in St. Paul.
Bruce Vento Regional Trail: the two trails intersect to thw northwest of the intersection of Frost Avenue and English Street in Maplewood.
75th Street Multi-Use Trail: the two trails intersect just west of Jamaca Avenue in Stillwater.
Browns Creek State Trail: the trails intersect to the southwest of Dellwood Road near Lake Masterman in Stillwater.
Norell Avenue Trail: the northeast end of the Gateway State Trail intersects Norell Avenue in Stillwater.
End Points
The southwest end of the Gateway State Trail is located across from Cayuga Park on E. Cayuga Street, just west of Interstate 35E in St. Paul. This location is about one mile north of Downtown St. Paul.
The northeast end of the trail is located at Pine Point Regional Park along Route 55 in Stillwater.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Gateway State Trail.
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