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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Target Field

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Target Field

Moderate

4.8

(8862)

12,960

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Target Field

02:56

50.7km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

Bassett Creek Outflow (historic)

Highlight • River

Bassett Creek is an ancient water catchment that flows 12 miles from its source at Plymouth's Medicine Lake, meandering through golf courses, parks and backyards in the western suburbs. However, …

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8.45 km

North Mississippi Regional Park

Highlight • River

This park offers some beautiful walking and running trails along the Mississippi River — a nice break from bustling city life. There is also a picnic site and wading area a little farther north of here.

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9.02 km

North Mississippi Regional Park

Highlight • River

This 67-acre park offers a picnic area, wading pool, and a pleasant walking path. As part of the Urban Bird Treaty, the park has been enhanced with the addition of …

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21.7 km

Nice Singletrack

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A stretch of fun singletrack swoops along beside the trail. If you don't want to give it a shot, you can stay on the main trail, which is comfortable for cyclists of all levels.

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22.8 km

Coon Rapids Dam

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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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23.2 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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34.6 km

Locke Lake

Lake

36.7 km

Islands of Peace

Highlight • River

This 8-acre park consists of three islands located in the Mississippi River. While Chase Island is accessible on foot, the other two can be reached by water or enjoyed from …

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47.7 km

Boom Island Park

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This park provides breathtaking views of the city's skyline and the Mississippi River. It earned its name from the historical use of booms to separate logs as they floated down …

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50.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

6.04 km

4.68 km

2.85 km

916 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.6 km

8.23 km

387 m

299 m

169 m

Elevation

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Target Field

Bassett Creek Outflow (historic)

North Mississippi Regional Park

North Mississippi Regional Park

Nice Singletrack

Coon Rapids Dam

Coon Rapids Dam

Islands of Peace

Boom Island Park

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