Meet our Friends Group Partner

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is proud to act as the fiscal sponsor for Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association.

As a fiscal sponsor, we partner to advance their cause and provide the tools and building blocks to run a nonprofit, including receiving, holding and administering funds on behalf of the friends group.

Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association

Map of MN with Gateway-Brown's Creek State TrailMission

Represent trail users to the DNR and the State Legislature. The two goals of the GBCTA are:

  • Keep the trail safe and well maintained.
  • Encourage trail extensions to William O’Brien State Park, Interstate State Park and on to Duluth

Friends Since

1989

Bicyclist on paved trail approaching a bridge
Jim Schuder/P&TC photo contest
Former president of GBCTA John Oldendorf speaking at P&TC's Day on the Hill
Gateway horses and bikers
The Gateway has portions with a dual track for horses and bicyclists.
group of volunteers stands next to buckthorn pile
Group of nine people
Gateway Brown's Creek Trail Association receive 2021 Friends Group Partner Award

Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association

Events

Annual Meeting and Trail Community Gathering

Candlelight Hike

Candlelight Walk

Bicyclists riding at underpass

Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Full Moon Hike

Lift Bridge Brewing company brewing selections

Happy Hour / Trail Fundraiser / Volunteer Appreciation

three skiers

Candlelight Walk

Man in biking outfit stands in tall grass

Volunteer Appreciation Event

a rainbow in chalk on a sidewalk

Pictures, Poems, and Play!

Trail Photo Contest

Bicyclists riding at underpass

[ON HOLD] Spring Expo & Annual General Meeting

three volunteers building a bench

Trail Bench Building

three skiers

GBCTA’s Annual Ski/Snowshoe/Walk and Luncheon

Candlelight Walk

Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association

News

Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association

Our Partner Land Projects

Gateway State Trail Land Projects

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is honored to have worked with Gateway Brown’s Creek Trail Association on several land acquisition.

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Gateway-Brown's Creek Trail Association

Our Related Advocacy Work

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is a strong voice at the state capital working to ensure Minnesota’s parks and trails are protected and cared for. We work with friends groups to identify critical projects that need government support.

2020

Bicyclists riding at underpass

Gateway: New segment

Gateway: New segment

Build a 3-mile segment from William O’Brien State Park to the Scandia Village Center, including a tunnel under County Road 52.

2018

Bicyclists riding at underpass

Gateway State Trail: Tunnel Crossing

Gateway State Trail: Tunnel Crossing

Improve user safety by constructing a tunnel for the trail to cross under Hadley Ave, which is challenging to cross because the street exceeds 8,000 vehicles per day.

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