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View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

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2.9

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View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

02:00

31.4km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 km

View of the Minnesota River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the wide, gravel trail, you get great views of the Minnesota River. Also known as Mnísota Wakpá in Dakota, Minnesota River is a 332-mile-long tributary of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. The river's name, derived from the Dakota phrase "Mnisota Makoce," means "land where the waters reflect the sky." Before its official naming in 1852, it was commonly known as the St. Peter River.

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14.9 km

Self use rope "ferry" across Nine Mile Creek

Highlight • Structure

You can use this floating platform to ferry yourself and your bike across Nine Mile Creek, which is too deep to wade. Unfortunately for us, the ferry was dismantled for the season the day before, so we had to turn around. Soon the creek will be iced over and then can cross without difficulty.

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19.4 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It is a floodplain lake that has complex ecosystems and, when experiencing flooding, spreads water, sediment, and aquatic life.

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19.8 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

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25.7 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of riding is on generally smooth, hard-packed dirt trails with little elevation so you can really enjoy your surroundings.

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26.2 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the Minnesota River Greenway is just after you cross the Minnesota River near the East Trailhead. From this spot on the paved trail, you get nice views of the Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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26.8 km

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge has wide views of the Minnesota River. It's a popular spot for birdwatching—herons, egrets, and other wildlife are often seen here. The bridge connects to trails in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, making it a good detour or rest point during a longer ride.

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27.1 km

Long Meadow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Long Meadow Bridge in Bloomington, Minnesota, was built in 1920 and spans Long Meadow Lake in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Originally constructed by the Illinois Steel Bridge Company, it features five steel camelback trusses, each about 172 feet long. Historically, the bridge connected Cedar Avenue to a swing-span bridge over the Minnesota River, aiding suburban development in the area. Due to its narrow structure and age, it became unsuitable for modern vehicles and closed to motorized traffic in 1993. After being closed entirely in 2002, the bridge was rehabilitated, opened to the public on October 14, 2016, and currently serves as a popular spot for walking, bike riding, and birdwatching. In 2013, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

11.6 km

4.80 km

1.66 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

12.0 km

1.59 km

1.27 km

Elevation

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View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

View of the Minnesota River

Self use rope "ferry" across Nine Mile Creek

Black Dog Lake

Black Dog Lake

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

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