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CP Rail Regional Trailは、南はミネソタ川から北はBassett Creek Regional Trailまでを結ぶ、計画中の21マイルの地域コリドーです。提案されているルートは、Nine Mile Creek、Cedar Lake LRT、North Cedar Lake、Luce Line、Bassett Creek、Crystal Lakeの6つの地域トレイルに接続されます。これらの各トレイルは、さらに他の多くのトレイルと接続されています。 CP Rail Trailマスタープランへのリンクはこちらです: https://www.threeriversparks.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/construction/03-21%20CP%20Rail%20Reg.%20Trail%20Master%20Plan%20DRAFT.pdf 最近、Hyland Lake Regional Parkのすぐ近くに引っ越してきたので、マーサと私は、Nine Mile Creek Regional Trailをミネソタ川に接続する最後の1.5マイルのトレイルの完成を心待ちにしています。このトレイルが、接続されている他の多くのトレイルとともに、ミネアポリスをコミュニティとして結びつける助けとなることを願っています。

Runs right along the ski trail in the winter.

Nice lake with a ski trail that loops around it.

Purgatory Creek is a stream located in the western metropolitan area of Minnesota. It primarily flows through Hennepin County. The creek originates from three primary sources: Lotus Lake in Chanhassen, Silver Lake in Shorewood, and wetlands in Minnetonka. After these tributaries merge, Purgatory Creek travels about 12 to 16 miles, passing through a variety of landscapes, including lakes, marshes, forests, and urban areas. Notable points along its route include the Purgatory Recreation Area (the location of this highlight) and Staring Lake in Eden Prairie. The creek’s watershed covers most of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, with smaller sections in Deephaven, Shorewood, and Chanhassen. Ultimately, Purgatory Creek passes through the bluffs of the Minnesota River Valley before emptying into the Minnesota River.

Nice river views from the bike path.

This creek runs almost 22 miles in total, and is popular with paddlers of all sorts. If you want to kick back and watch them zoom by on the current, pull over and look for some benches on the east bank.

Cedar Lake is the centerpiece of a park of the same name. The park has three sandy beaches, a nice picnic area with a grill, a fishing pier, and a great running trail around the lake.

The Minnehaha Creek Trail is a paved path that follows the creek through parks and neighborhoods, connecting spots like Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Park. It’s a good place to ride, with small bridges, views of local homes, and access to lakes and waterfalls. It’s a multi-use path, so be respectful, considering it's not really ideal for fast riding.