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Islands of Peace

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Islands of Peace

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Islands of Peace

Name: Islands of Peace
Rating: 2

Recommended by 4 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Location: Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

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1. Islands of Peace County Park via Rice Creek Trail loop — New Brighton

20.8km

01:14

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Coon Rapids Dam – Palmer Lake Park Trail loop from Port Riverwalk

39.1km

02:14

110m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Coon Rapids Dam – Islands of Peace loop from Pleasure Creek

30.4km

01:48

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tyler Sanders

June 23, 2025

This 8-acre park consists of three islands located in the Mississippi River. While Chase Island is accessible on foot, the other two can be reached by water or enjoyed from a distance. The park earned its name from its founder's quote, "Where Peace Is A Way of Life Every Hour of Every Day for All Those Willing to Share the Experience."

Liz

October 3, 2021

"Where Peace Is A Way of Life Every Hour of Every Day for All Those Willing to Share the Experience" -- Edward T. Wilmes, founder, 1971.

The park's three islands spotlight a mature forest of maple-basswood trees. The wide walking bridge leads from the shoreline to Chase Island but the other two islands -- Durnham and Gil Hodges -- are accessible only by water. Durnham Island, which is the largest of the three islands is straight west of Chase Island and can be seen across the channel. The third island, Gil Hodges, is the farthest upstream island.

Today, Islands of Peace is part of the Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park, which is just south of I-694 and offers another 78 1/2 acres.

- National Park Service

Liz

October 3, 2021

Pavement and walkways in excellent condition (Fall 2021), very peaceful!

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Elevation 250 m

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Wednesday 29 October

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Location: Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

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Islands of Peace

1. Islands of Peace County Park via Rice Creek Trail loop — New Brighton

2. Coon Rapids Dam – Palmer Lake Park Trail loop from Port Riverwalk

3. Coon Rapids Dam – Islands of Peace loop from Pleasure Creek

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