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Hennepin County
Bloomington

View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

Routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Bloomington

View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

Easy

2.9

(2)

42

riders

View of the Minnesota River – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from 30th Avenue

02:00

31.4km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.9 km for 12 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.6 km

View of the Minnesota River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the wide, gravel trail, you get great views of the Minnesota River. Also known as Mnísota Wakpá in Dakota, Minnesota River is a 332-mile-long tributary of …

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2

14.9 km

You can use this floating platform to ferry yourself and your bike across Nine Mile Creek, which is too deep to wade. Unfortunately for us, the ferry was dismantled for …

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3

19.4 km

Black Dog Lake

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Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It …

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4

19.8 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It …

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5

25.7 km

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of …

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6

26.2 km

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

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7

26.8 km

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge has wide views of the Minnesota River. It's a popular spot for birdwatching—herons, egrets, and other wildlife are often seen here. The bridge connects to …

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8

27.1 km

Long Meadow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a different name for the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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B

31.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

11.6 km

4.80 km

1.66 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

12.0 km

1.59 km

1.27 km

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Tuesday 13 October

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