Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

01:13

30.3km

80m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.40 km

Anoka-Ramsey Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Anoka-Ramsey Natural Area is a 26-acre patch of forest that is used by the Coon Rapids Campus of Anoka-Ramsey Community College for biology and other classes.

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16.5 km

Coon Rapids Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Coon Rapids Dam was built in 1913 by Northern States Power for hydropower generation. In 1966 Northern States Power donated the dam and surrounding property to Hennepin County Park …

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16.8 km

Coon Rapids Dam, located between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, was built by Northern States Power Company in 1913-14 for hydropower generation, operating until 1966. The surrounding 446-acre Coon Rapids …

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27.2 km

Ferry Street underpass

Highlight • Bridge

This section of Mississippi River Trail goes under the South Ferry Street Bridge. Close by, there is a boardwalk if you want to have a closer look to the river.

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27.5 km

Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Although it's also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, its official name is the Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge. Built in 1929 as a replacement for an existing 1884 bridge on …

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28.3 km

Windego Park Auditorium Amphitheater

Highlight • Historical Site

What you see are the remnants of the Windego Park Auditorium amphitheater, an open-air theater built in 1914 that fell into disuse shortly thereafter. Despite several attempts, it has not …

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30.3 km

End point

Train Station

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