Mississippi River Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

Mississippi River Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Mississippi River Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

01:20

32.0km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 6.33 km for 191 m

After 27.0 km for 191 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.08 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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3.79 km

Trailhead of the Rum River Regional Trail in Anoka

Highlight • Trail

The Rum River Regional Trail extends upstream for 3.16 miles along the east bank of the Rum River from its confluence with the Mississippi to Anoka Nature Preserve at its …

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7.91 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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12.3 km

The Mississippi River Trail features a mix of paved and gravel sections, following the river through diverse landscapes. This stretch of the trail is entirely paved, winding through trees with river views. Scenic, smooth, and refreshing path.

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14.3 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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32.0 km

End point

Train Station

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