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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids-Riverdale

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids-Riverdale

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(7005)

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids-Riverdale

02:38

43.2km

100m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.62 km

Anoka-Ramsey Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Anoka-Ramsey Natural Area is a 26-acre patch of forest that is used by the Coon Rapids Campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College for biology and other classes.

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13.3 km

The Coon Rapids Dam was built in 1913 by Northern States Power for hydropower generation. In 1966 Northern States Power donated the dam and surrounding property to Hennepin County Park Reserve District. Foot and bicycle traffic are allowed across the dam. The dam also serves the valuable purpose of serving as a barrier to the migration of exotic fish species into the Headwaters section of the Mississippi River.

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13.9 km

Gateway Center at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

27.0 km

Rush Creek Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rush Creek Regional Trail spans 9.6 miles through forests, farmland, and suburban areas, linking several notable parks in Hennepin County. Starting at Coon Rapids Park along the Mississippi River, the trail extends westward, passing through residential neighborhoods, shaded tree corridors, and farmland before ending at the Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove. The trail features a smooth, wide, and mostly flat paved path with ample signage, making it accessible for hiking, jogging, and biking. Early mornings are ideal for wildlife sightings. The trail also connects to other routes, including the Medicine Lake Regional Trail.

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32.4 km

Nice Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A stretch of fun singletrack swoops along beside the trail. If you don't want to give it a shot, you can stay on the main trail, which is comfortable for cyclists of all levels.

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33.1 km

View of the Mississippi River

Highlight • River

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota at Lake Itasca and flows 2,348 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This particular spot offers close-up views of the usually calm water, providing a peaceful place to take a break.

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34.4 km

Coon Rapids Dam

Highlight • Monument

Coon Rapids Dam, located between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, was built by Northern States Power Company in 1913-14 for hydropower generation, operating until 1966. The surrounding 446-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is a year-round recreational hub, with scenic views, hiking trails, picnic pavilions, fishing, and boating. The park connects to the Mississippi River Regional Trail, offering biking opportunities between Minneapolis and Ramsey.

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35.3 km

Mississippi River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mississippi River Trail features a mix of paved and gravel sections, following the river through diverse landscapes. This stretch of the trail is entirely paved, winding through trees with river views. Scenic, smooth, and refreshing path.

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43.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

4.43 km

3.24 km

1.41 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.7 km

4.52 km

2.51 km

1.02 km

268 m

Elevation

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids-Riverdale

Anoka-Ramsey Natural Area

Coon Rapids Dam

Gateway Center at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Rush Creek Regional Trail

Nice Singletrack

View of the Mississippi River

Coon Rapids Dam

Mississippi River Trail

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