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Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from Maple Grove

Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from Maple Grove

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(7)

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Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from Maple Grove

02:53

67.0km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Parking

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10.5 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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14.2 km

Bridge on the Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Highlight • Bridge

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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15.8 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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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16.6 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

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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33.9 km

Boardwalk at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This boardwalk guides you through a picturesque wetlands area, crossing over a creek and offering stunning views of the forested surroundings. Nearby is Powers Lake, where you might catch a glimpse of its beauty as you walk along this area.

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43.0 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail in Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This 22-mile trail connects several parks and passes by lakes through Maple Grove. This section takes you through Elm Creek Park Reserve on a nicely paved path through a heavily …

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52.5 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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53.8 km

Mill Pond

Lake

67.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

14.5 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.4 km

729 m

545 m

318 m

Elevation

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Monday 24 August

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7 %

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Medicine Lake Regional Trail – Elm Creek Park Reserve loop from Maple Grove

Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Bridge on the Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area

Boardwalk at Elm Creek Park Reserve

Medicine Lake Regional Trail in Elm Creek Park Reserve

Ferry Street underpass

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