Gull Lake Trail

Paved lakeside path in the Brainerd lakes

Status

Open now

Hours today

Open 24 hours

Drive time

155 min

Parking

35% full

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Weather & safety

NWS10 min ago

71°F

Sunny
Air quality: Good

Prototype safety guidance only. Always tell someone your plan.

Congestion right now

Park counters5 min ago

Parking35%

Visitor center queue34%

Boat launch58%

Beach crowding71%

Try mornings before 10 AM for a quieter visit.

What you can do here

biking

walking

running

accessible trail

pets

Unavailable activities are hidden to keep the view clean.

Know before you go

Family-friendly paved trail linking resorts, beaches and Nisswa. Great for road bikes and strollers.

Vehicle permit required — day or annual
Pets on 6-foot leash on designated trails
Pack water. Cell service is limited
Bear-safe food storage recommended

Trails

6.8 mi
Paul Bunyan Connector
easy · 90 min · paved · accessible

Amenities

Biking

Walking

Running

Accessible trail

Pets

Nearby

Lodging

12 within 15 mi

Restaurants

24 within 15 mi

Outfitters

6 within 15 mi

Urgent care

2 within 15 mi

EV charging

5 within 15 mi

Visitor centers

3 within 15 mi

Prototype disclaimer

All conditions, hours, and counts on this page are simulated for the prototype. For real-time information, refer to the operating agency. See Data Sources.