City of Trails 5K

The Rock N' River 10K is definitely
open to hikers. Enjoy all the race
amentities at a pace that allows
notice, identify and maybe even
smell the flowers.

To get a head start and allow a
timely finish including
refreshments, live music and
other post race activities, take
advantage of the soft start
from 8:30-8:45.

Short asphalt connnector to Mindy Creek Ice Age Trail segment

Finish at the Overlook Deck, downtown St. Croix Falls

CyclovaXC

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Check out moutain biking and trail running know how and equipment at Cyclova on main street St. Croix Falls!

Bending Branches

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Every participant is entered in the post-race drawing.
Valueable prizes from local vendors!

10K Trail Run

An Ice Age Trail sampler, the 10K trail run course routes over the rugged rock outcrops of Riegel Trail, a new grassy path that parallels the Polk County Fairgrounds and the forested footpaths of Zillmer Loop. The Mindy Creek trail segment descends into fern-laden, cathedral-like valley and gradually ascends to views of the St. Croix through the tree tops. Crossing Hwy. 87 into Lion’s Park, a quick right leads to the Indianhead Segment, a smooth there and back following river and several babbling, spring-fed creeks. Hamilton Street connects to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Visitor Center and Gaylord Nelson Riverwalk which leads to a quick finish at the Overlook Deck.

10K Course Conditions

Ice Trail Segments are dirt or grassy paths with occasion rock outcrops.
A few gradual uphills, however predominantly downhill or flat
as course goes toward or along the river
Approximately 2 kilometers of the course is asphalt street connectors.
Ice Trail Segments are clearly marked with the characteristic yellow blaze, a rectangle shaped piece of plastic attached at eye-level to trees. Where no trees are convenient to mark the path, a white paint blaze may be found on rocks or a cairn set up to mark the way.
Trail is not suitable for strollers or baby joggers.