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United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Plymouth

Elm Creek Park Reserve – Valley Trail loop from The Svitak Family Forest Preserve

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Plymouth

Elm Creek Park Reserve – Valley Trail loop from The Svitak Family Forest Preserve

Easy

4.9

(8740)

8,741

riders

Elm Creek Park Reserve – Valley Trail loop from The Svitak Family Forest Preserve

01:27

34.4km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.46 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Medicine Lake Regional Trail is a 21-mile paved rails-to-trails path from Medicine Lake to Elm Creek Park Reserve. The trail connects to 3 more parks along the way.

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2

12.1 km

The bike path features this lovely bridge over Elm Creek. As you ride along Maple Grove Arboretum, you get an up-close view of the beautiful trees that line the 15-acre park, especially in autumn when the leaves change.

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3

13.7 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve

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Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest park in Three Rivers, covering 4,900 acres. It offers many amenities, such as hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, and a nature center. It's also an excellent spot for birding.

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14.6 km

Elm Creek Park Trailhead

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Elm Creek Park offers a large parking area near the Elm Creek Chalet and trailhead. The chalet, a blend of modern and rustic design, is a venue for events. It …

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14.7 km

Elm Creek Park offers a large parking area near the Elm Creek Chalet and trailhead. The chalet, a blend of modern and rustic design, is a venue for events. It …

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6

20.7 km

Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Valley Trail loops around Mud Lake in the Elm Creek Park Reserve area. This section features a pleasant boardwalk that crosses over Elm Creek, providing lovely views of the water.

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7

26.8 km

Rice Lake

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Rice Lake is a 1,509-acre lake with 15 miles of shoreline. It is known as a good fishing spot and there is a paved path that circles the lake.

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8

27.1 km

Rice Lake

Highlight • Lake

A path runs along the edge of Rice Lake which is a lovely way to take in the surroundings. It's right next to the highway but the noise is very …

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34.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

7.20 km

976 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

1.52 km

522 m

< 100 m

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