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Valley Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from 96 Av N

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Valley Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from 96 Av N

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Valley Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from 96 Av N

02:43

25.2km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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4.77 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail in Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 22-mile trail connects several parks and passes by lakes through Maple Grove. This section takes you through Elm Creek Park Reserve on a nicely paved path through a heavily …

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6.32 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Northeastern Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 22-mile trail winds through the Maple Grove area, connecting several parks. It loops through the Elm Creek Park Reserve, passing by several lakes and over boardwalks. This section features …

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9.13 km

View of Lemans Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lemans Lake is located in the 4,900-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve. As you walk along this paved trail, you'll enjoy lovely views of the water through a forested area. This …

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17.4 km

Wetland Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Wetland Boardwalk in Elm Creek Park Reserve takes bikers through wetlands near Powers Lake and into forests that turn vibrant orange, red, and yellow in the fall.

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17.5 km

Boardwalk at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This boardwalk guides you through a picturesque wetlands area, crossing over a creek and offering stunning views of the forested surroundings. Nearby is Powers Lake, where you might catch a glimpse of its beauty as you walk along this area.

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22.4 km

Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Valley Trail loops around Mud Lake in the Elm Creek Park Reserve area. This section features a pleasant boardwalk that crosses over Elm Creek, providing lovely views of the water.

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22.9 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest park in Three Rivers, covering 4,900 acres. It offers many amenities, such as hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, and a nature center. It's also an excellent spot for birding.

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

4.02 km

1.09 km

554 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

4.53 km

1.81 km

874 m

480 m

Elevation

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Valley Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from 96 Av N

Medicine Lake Regional Trail in Elm Creek Park Reserve

Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Northeastern Section

View of Lemans Lake

Wetland Boardwalk

Boardwalk at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Valley Trail

Elm Creek Park Reserve

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