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: December 11, 2025

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1.70 km

Rice Lake

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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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1.99 km

Rice Lake

Lake

2.72 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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6.92 km

Sign about how you might feel weird

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This is the only sign of it's type I have ever seen, when they built this bridge to get over 610/81 it gets near the power lines, and apparently you …

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14.2 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area

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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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15.1 km

Historic Pierre Bottineau House

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Cool farm house full of exhibits if you catch it when it's open, it's a fun tour.

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20.2 km

The Eastman Nature Center is located in Rush Creek's sugar maple floodplain forest. In addition to the nature center, there is a floating boardwalk and multiple hiking, biking, and snowshoeing trails.

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23.8 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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25.5 km

Bridge over Elm Creek

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Nice wooden bridge that takes you over Elm Creek. The bridge is part of the Medicine Lake Regional Trail.

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31.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

461 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

830 m

782 m

148 m

Elevation

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