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Hennepin County

Riley Lake Park – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Riley Creek Conservation Area

Bike touring routes & trails

Hennepin County

Riley Lake Park – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Riley Creek Conservation Area

Moderate

4.7

(4919)

13,905

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Riley Lake Park – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Riley Creek Conservation Area

02:03

33.6km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.73 km

Riley Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

This park offers a wide variety of amenities, including a basketball court, fishing pier, pickleball, picnic areas, and more. The highlight is Riley Lake, with a scenic trail that lets you enjoy views of the water.

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2

7.88 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told this trail runs along the river bluffs for more than 9 miles, traversing the towns of Hopkins, Chanhassen and Chaska. It's great for biking, running and walking.

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3

14.7 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail View of Shady Oak Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail is a 19.91-mile crushed stone pathway. Following a former Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway corridor, the trail offers scenic views of Shady Oak …

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4

16.9 km

Hopkins Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Hopkins along the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

Tip by

5

27.1 km

Water Tower and Train Station recreation

Highlight • Monument

Neat display of the old water tower and train depot for Eden Prairie that the city built on their water treatment grounds.

Tip by

6

28.4 km

Biking/walking bridge over 212

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over 212 on the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

14.8 km

1.39 km

320 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

14.6 km

1.98 km

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