View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

02:36

33.4km

110m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 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 …

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9.74 km

Logs provide a way to cross the creek.

Highlight • Bridge

The last time I got here this summer, the logs were not here, so it was a water crossing, this is better!

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23.1 km

Artesian Well

Highlight • Natural Monument

This artesian well is bubbling to the surface under the pressure of the underlying aquifer. This artesian well is listed in the 2006 Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area Management Plan …

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24.6 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

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25.3 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 …

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25.5 km

Long Meadow Bridge

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This is a different name for the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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25.6 km

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice big parking lot and rest room building at the starting point of crossing the bridge or going on one of the bike paths.

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32.6 km

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Multi-Use Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a large 14,000-acre national wildlife refuge. It is open to the public every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for Mondays …

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