Pine Point Regional Park

Pine Point is a peaceful nature area with pine forests, lakes, and marshes. This park contains five miles of multi-use trails for biking, bird watching, cross-country skiing, hiking, and horseback riding on some of the finest trails in the Metropolitan area.

The park became a regional park in 2005, and serves as one of the major trailheads to the State of Minnesota's Gateway Trail. 

Park hours are 7 a.m. until one-half hour after sunset.

Vehicle Permits are required on all vehicles entering the park. 

Directions to Pine Point Regional Park

 Park facilities and activites include...

Note: Due to construction, sections of the Gatway Trail may be closed at different times thoughout the summer. Click on the Gateway Trail website for details.

Five miles of trails in this County park have been designated for cross-country ski use. A large pine plantation is one of Pine Point Park's major features. The trees create a tunnel effect that is pleasant to ski under. The topography of  Pine Point Park is gently rolling, with enough variation in the terrain to offer skiers a challenge. The trails are suitable for those with beginner to intermediate cross-country skiing skills. A Minnesota Ski Pass is required for those skiers age 16 and older. Ski passes are not available in the park, but may be purchased anywhere Department of Natural Resources licenses are sold. Parking and portable toilets are available in the park. 

For the safety and enjoyment of all park visitors, please follow all park regulations and use basic trail etiquette.

• Be courteous to other trail users.
• Leave the ski trail in good shape. Snowmobiles, hiking boots, sleds and snowshoes all destroy ski trails and are not allowed.
• Skiers must follow one-way trails in the proper direction.
• Leave your pet at home - they are not allowed on the ski trails.
• Place litter in the parks's waste containers - not on the trail.
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

Features include:

• Trailhead facility with hitching posts.
• Five miles of multi-use turf trails are available to equestrian users during the spring, summer, and fall.
• Equestrian trails are shared with hikers.
• Horses are not allowed on paved trails or on roads.
• A shorter horse trail is also available in the winter.

Equestrian Trail Safety

• Stay on the mowed pathways shown on your park trail map.
• When encountering hikers, let safety be your guide.

Trail Conditions

• Before a trail ride begins, equestrian users are requested to check at the information kiosks located at the trailhead, where information on trail conditions and closures will be posted.
• Trails cannot be used when they are designated closed by park staff.

Directions

• 11900 Norell Ave. N.
  Stillwater, MN 55082
  651-430-8370
• From State Highway 96, follow County Road 55 north for three miles. Turn left into the park.
• From County Road 7, follow County Road 55 south. Turn right into the park.