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News and Projects about the Gateway & Brown's Creek Trails.

  • 06/15/2023 10:02 PM | Beth Hayden (Administrator)

    As blueberry season draws closer, see how others have used the Gateway and Brown's Creek Trails as their travel corridor to access local blueberries.


  • 05/01/2023 9:27 PM | Beth Hayden (Administrator)

    The Saint Paul segment of the Gateway Trail from Cayuga Avenue to Arlington Avenue is temporarily detoured along the east side of Interstate 35E, while the DNR re-routes the trail south of Arlington. You’ll see detour signs at Cayuga and Arlington directing you to a paved Saint Paul city trail that parallels the I-35E barrier wall. 

    Part of this detour route rises above the freeway for a view sweeping from the downtown Saint Paul skyline, past the domes of the Minnesota State Capitol and Cathedral of Saint Paul, and across the Trout Brook Valley. The valley was long home to the Mdewakanton Dakota; in the later 19th century it was the site of farming and market gardening for the growing city, milling and factories, railroad yards and working class families. In the 1960s the Interstate Highway System brought I-35E through the capital city. From this city trail detour you can get a glimpse of Saint Paul's historic North End and East Side that freeway commuters miss in their cars below.

    The new segment of the Gateway Trail will bring users along the west side of I-35E. The DNR expects to complete it this summer. 
  • 04/05/2023 10:06 PM | Beth Hayden (Administrator)

    Winter surprises abound. Take last weekend's heavy snowfall, for example. The DNR team is working to clear debris and the unprecedented tree-fall that happened on both the Gateway and Brown's Creek Trails. But please be patient. Ice and remaining snow are a barrier to clearing everything. The team will continue to chip away at the heavy damage the trails' trees suffered.

  • 01/26/2023 4:57 PM | Beth Hayden (Administrator)

    Sections of the Gateway Trail are ice after recent freeze-thaw temperatures. If you plan to attend the 1/27/23 Candlelight hike, wearing cleats is encouraged.

  • 11/19/2022 9:59 AM | Kerri Kolstad (Administrator)

    On a beautiful Saturday morning, the GBCTA board, members, and trail users celebrated the new amenities added at the Duluth Junction thanks to our Special Appeal donors.  We raised $4,000 and the DNR completed the work this fall.  New additions include two ADA tables, 2 bicycle racks, a fix it station (thanks to Gateway Cycle), shrubs cut back and gravel added to expand this very popular meeting spot.  In 2023, new horse amenities will be added as well.  Attendees were treated to donuts, coffee, lemonade, and bandanas. Speakers were Beth Hayden, GBCTA Board Chair, Rachel Henzen, DNR, and Kerri Kolstad, GBCTA Membership.  Thanks to all who joined us!!



  • 03/24/2022 7:24 PM | Anonymous

    We are beyond ecstatic to tell you that in just three weeks, our generous supporters have donated almost $3,000 to the Duluth Junction upgrade!

    Here are some personal comments we have received:

    • Thank you for undertaking the upgrade of Duluth Junction. I stop there frequently and support the vision you have for this important stopping and meeting place.  Ellen, Stillwater
    • I am happy to contribute to this great trail and for making it more accessible to everyone.   Brenda, St. Paul
    • Thank you so much for all you do. I have enjoyed using this trail for the past couple of years. It is truly a blessing to have access to such quality amenities!  Nicholas, Vadnais Heights

    Our goal is $5,000 and we are over half-way there.

    • A Grainger bicycle rack ($570) PURCHASED!!
    • An ADA picnic table ($800-1000) PURCHASED!!
    • A horse rail ($1000) PURCHASED!!
    • A Saris bicycle repair station ($2100)
    • Expand the area with gravel additions ($200-500)

    The DNR will add these amenities in 2022 as we receive donations.

    Will you help us REFRESH the Duluth Junction? 

    You can send your donation in a variety of easy ways:

    1)     Online via MN Parks and Trails -

    Contribution Note:  Duluth Junction Special Appeal

    2)      Send checks made out to:

    • Parks and Trails GBCTA
    • PO Box 9295
    • North St. Paul, MN 55109

    Contribution Note:  Duluth Junction Special Appeal

    3)     Venmo your donation to: @GBCTA
                   Note:  Duluth Junction Special Appeal

                   Not Tax Deductible

    We will keep you updated on our Duluth Junction progress throughout the year!  Thank you for being a part of this SPECIAL APPEAL and your love of the Gateway Brown’s Creek Trail. 

    Any overage of funds raised for this special effort will be used for other trail enhancements and amenities. We appreciate your willingness to help with this project and more.


  • 02/23/2022 4:42 PM | Anonymous

    A goal of the Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association is to extend the length of the trail beyond its current terminus at Pine Point Park. Extending the trail is a parcel by parcel process and we could use your help to secure public funding for a new and critical section of trail. 

    This year we have an opportunity to secure Minnesota State bonding funds. The funds would help complete a one-mile, “shovel ready” segment into the City of Scandia. This would bring us one step closer to our ultimate goal of extending the trail all the way to Taylors Falls.

    PLEASE ACT to help make this happen.

    Click here to sign a petition urging decision-makers at the capitol to support funding for this project.

    Link: https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/get-the-gateway-trail-to-scandia

  • 01/28/2022 5:00 PM | Kerri Kolstad (Administrator)

    This walk along Gateway State Trail will be lit with hundreds of candle luminaries - from near Wildwood Elementary school to one mile down the trail (roundtrip will be a 2 mile walk). Enjoy bonfires for warmth and roasting marshmallows on both ends of the lit trail section; hot chocolate, cider and marshmallows will be available at the Stillwater Rd end. Come and enjoy a walk along this Minnesota State Trail! Leashed dogs are welcome. Ice traction devices are always recommended when walking in winter. 651-231-6968. Linda.Radimecky@state.mn.us.

    Friday, January 28th from 5pm to 8pm.

    Parking is available at Wildwood elementary School, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave, Mahtomedi, MN 55115

  • 12/05/2021 9:04 AM | Beth Hayden (Administrator)

    As snow accumulates on and around the trail, use this handy resource created by the MN DNR to discover the animal friends that also enjoy our trail corridors. animal-tracks.pdf

  • 10/18/2021 6:44 AM | Anonymous

    Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association was honored to be presented the Parks & Trails 2021 Friends Group Partner Award.

    Last spring Parks & Trails Council partnered with several friends groups to help coordinate and fund habitat restoration events. This fall two of the groups--those supporting the Gateway State Trail in the east metro and Holly Skogen Park, which is a 2-acre park in the west-central Minnesota city of Starbuck, had volunteer labor days where they removed invasive buckthorn bushes and began the process of planting native plants.


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