Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 9.20 km for 115 m

After 30.4 km for 115 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Minnesota Valley Trail Access – Wilkie Unit

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This entry point to the Minnesota Valley Trail is conveniently located off State Highway 101. Ample parking is available, though there are no restrooms on site. From here, the trail …

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13.4 km

Valley Fair views

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Fun to see Valley Fair from a bike!

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19.9 km

Holmes Street Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

That was quite the switch back to get up to this bridge, those hairpins are too tight for me to do without putting a foot down

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25.6 km

View of Valleyfair Roller Coaster from Minnesota Valley State Trail

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Minnesota Valley State Trail stretches for around 30 miles and is popular with hikers, runners, and bikers. It features both unpaved and paved sections, offering a variety of terrains. This …

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28.9 km

Minnesota Valley Trail trailhead

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A nice big parking lot and a place to get on the trail from Shakopee

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31.8 km

Bloomington Ferry Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nice bridge, very popular with a parking lot right next to it

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39.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

4.87 km

2.50 km

2.42 km

521 m

513 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

10.8 km

250 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Sunday 5 April

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38 %

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Minnesota Valley Trail Access – Wilkie Unit

Valley Fair views

Holmes Street Pedestrian Bridge

View of Valleyfair Roller Coaster from Minnesota Valley State Trail

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