There is also a connection in union center to the hillsboro state trail. With 20 miles of groomed crosscountry ski trails, the minneapolis park system has a trail for skiers of all ages and abilities. Along the trail you will pass through an oak savanna restoration project, hike near the edge of bluffs and pass by the soft white sand beach. Cedar lake trail detour informationd bike repair station shown on insets great destinations to plan a ride around see reverseg 5 midtown greenway entrance shown on inset maps swlrt cedar lake trail detour information 5 4 6 3 1 2 s r m d 6 e n e n n e t w e e e n r e n t w d e n s d e e n t w e s e d d s e d d d b d v e. For visitors seeking the ultimate minneapolis bike ride, point your tires to the grand rounds scenic byway. The 400 state trail is directly linked to two other state trails. At lake bemidji state park, the paul bunyan state trail connects to the blue ox trail, and together these trails form one of the longest railto trail conversions in north america for a total distance of 2 miles. Some paved state trails have parallel natural surface tread ways within the corridor. Individuals may print a single copy for personal use. Protected bikeway update to the minneapolis bicycle master. Downloadable version of all trail detours pdf downloadable version of the kenilworth trail detour pdf.
The trail was developed according to the best practices of minneapolis offroad cycling advocates moca and minnesota offroad cyclistsmorc. The limestone surfaced trail runs from plymouth 30 miles west to winsted, with a parallel. Thanks to a large network of trails and paths, cycling is a popular way to get around in the twin cities. Pick one up at most hennepin county service centers. Take advantage of minnesotas wide variety of trails. Intermittently, sets up stairs lead up from the trail to the bike path. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Other reproduction is prohibited without additional license from hedberg maps. With 20 miles of groomed crosscountry ski trails, the minneapolis park system has a trail. West river parkway trail minnesota trails traillink. The trail is good for all skill levels and is primarily used for nature trips and road biking. Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden.
Bike racks are located near the rental car pickup area. Dnr information center 500 lafayette road saint paul, mn 551554040. The most popular trails are lilydale regional park brickyard trail, hyland lake park reserve, richardson interpretive trail and rice creek north regional trail. Use the minnesota bicycle facilities crowdsourcing app to submit comments andor corrections to our state bicycle map. For kidfriendly paved trails with a gentle grade, try a state trail that follows an old railroad. Minneapolis bicycle map 1 2 3 streets bicycle routes points. Water recreation locations pdf wirth offroad cycling trail map pdf interactive maps. Youll find a bit of everything in hennepin county, from little cruises to crosscountry excursions. The limestone surfaced trail runs from plymouth 30 miles west to winsted, with a parallel treadway for horsebackriding.
All bike riders that use the juno trail, which is a multiuse trail for walkers, runners, roller bladers and bikers located near this mountain bike trail, are asked to slow down and be respectful of all users while riding this trail segment. For additional copies of this map or other state trail maps, contact the dnr information center. The luce line state trail is a 63 mile long former railroad grade which is developed for biking, hiking, horseback riding, mountainbiking, snowmobiling, and crosscountry skiing. The trail provides connections to many miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the grantinaid trail system. Mountain bike trails are accurate to the degree possible at this scale. The minnesota mississippi river trail map is divided into six regional segments and includes the heartland state trail pdf and paul bunyan state trail pdf. The grand rounds is one of the countrys longest continuous systems of public urban parkways and has been the preeminent urban parkway system for more than a century.
The nine mile creek regional trail is plowed during winter months. In the winter, snowshoers can also explore the snowcovered wooded trails of the offroad cycling area of theodore wirth park, and the wirth trail and the front 9 portion of the wirth golf course. The partnership between these two groups and the park board is essential to the long life of the existing trails and the creation of new trails. District 4 map pdf district 5 map pdf district 6 map pdf cross country ski trail maps. Also known as americas first bicycle freeway, the cedar lake trail is a 3. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
View usbr 45 on a digital map or download to your mobile device. Find the top rated bike trails in minnesota, whether youre looking for an easy short bike trail or a long bike trail, youll find what youre looking for. Take a look at the bike lanes and bike friendly streets in downtown minneapolis. Louis park minneapolis regional trails detour maps. Licensed to meet minneapolis for use on minneapolis. This map may be printed for posted on any website besides meet minneapolis, or reproduced in quantity by any third party. This 5 mile roundtrip trail meanders along the mississippi river bluffs on the west bank and is separate from the paved bike trail.
A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension. The honor of best bicycling city in america is often accredited to minneapolis, and from its 83 miles of offstreet trails, 44 miles of bike lanes, and extensive bike rental system, its easy to see why. To request a copy by mail, please email or call 7633243240. Get access to information about minnesotas two state bicycle routes, the state bicycle map and bicycle maps for each minnesota county. Downtown minneapolis map 9 pdf minneapolis to fort snelling map 10 pdf lilydalest. Bunker hills regional park summer map pdf bunker hills regional park winter map pdf biking as transportation guide pdf this is a 32page howto guide for twin cities bike commuting. Biking and walking anoka county, mn official website.
It runs from downtown minneapolis and connects to other popular bike and pedestrian trails in the city and western suburbs. Nine mile creek pdf maps east corridor west corridor. Most of the trail occupies a former bnsf railway corridor. Bike the 51mile grand rounds scenic byway in minneapolis. Nine mile creek regional trail three rivers park district. Minneapolis bike trails maps of bike routes in minneapolis, mn. At lake bemidji state park, the paul bunyan state trail connects to the blue ox trail, and together these trails form one of the longest railto trail conversions in north america for a. Mississippi river trail an unforgettable bicycle adventure. Go for an evening loop around bde maka ska, tour minneapolis downtown riverfront or cruise along on the treelined bike lanes of summit avenue in st. Explore hennepin countys more than 650 miles of bikeways. Fort snelling pdf theodore wirth pdf fishing locations pdf grand rounds map pdf minnehaha falls park pedestrian and bike path map. The grand rounds national scenic byway is part of the federal highway administrations national scenic byways program, which recognizes and supports outstanding roads. The current minneapolis bicycle master plan was adopted by city council in 2011. Explore the best trails in minneapolis, minnesota on traillink.
Protected bikeway update to the minneapolis bicycle master plan page 1. At 4,900 acres, elm creek park reserve is the largest park in three rivers. Many bike trails are along former railroad beds, offering secluded, scenic biking. The west river parkway links up to the godfrey parkway, connecting it to minnehaha falls and several trails heading farther south. The kenilworth trail runs through dense forest along the eastern side of minnesotas cedar lake. Minneapolis, minnesota mountain biking trails trailforks. Az listing of minnesota state trails minnesota dnr. Minneapolis diagonal trail minnesota trails traillink. The cedar lake lrt regional trail follows the former railroad lines of the great northern railway and the minneapolis and st. Anoka county trail and commuting guide pdf this is anoka countys bike map.
Minneapolis, mn mountain bike trails mountain biking in. No trip to minneapolis is complete unless you bike our miles of urban and scenic trails. Mountain bike trail overviews show trail length, difficulty, winter use, and general trail descriptions. For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats. The west river parkway trail is part of the grand rounds national scenic byway, a 50mile loop tour of the region that can be walked, biked, or driven and which features cultural and natural sites. Nearly half the route is on paved trails and the northern part closely follows the north shore of lake superior. Established in 1883, the minneapolis park and recreation board mprb oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. The elroysparta state trail connects to the 400 state trail at elroy commons on the west end. Locations and additional details can be found on metro transits website. The featured maps and road biking tours in each region have been selected from previous. The trail links an industrial area north of the university of minnesota with the suburbs of st.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction. Twin cities bike trails 2020 bikeverywhere avenza maps. Find the best trails for mountain biking in minneapolis, mn. Some of the longest paved trails include the root river, paul bunyan and central lakes trails. West lake marion mountain bike trail lakeville, mn. This map may not be posted on other websites without written permission of hedberg maps. Minneapolis bicycle map streets bicycle routes points of interest. This 51mile urban bike loop gives riders a bestof tour of the city, including the chain of lakes, mississippi river, minnehaha falls and downtown riverfront. The purpose of the plan is to establish goals, objectives, and benchmarks that improve safety and mobility for bicyclists. With hundreds of miles of paved bike paths, over a thousand miles of natural surface trails, and a world class mountain biking park, minnesotas bike trails provide an enjoyable ride for all.
Explore the best rated trails in minnesota, whether youre looking an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the paul bunyan state trail and greenway of greater grand forks. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. The location of each trail or route is indicated on the region map at the beginning of each section. With more than 162 trails covering 3082 miles youre bound to. Minnesota river bluff trail from shady oak road to 5th avenue detour click image to open larger. Federal, state and regional bicycle trails interstate bicycles prohibited mississipi river trail state or national forests. Use our map request form or email your name and mailing address to bicyclemap. The protected bikeway plan sets priorities for where the city will spend time and resources for at least the next 510. The colorcoded numbers correspond to the numbers before each trail or route.
The minneapolis diagonal trail also known as the northeast diagonal trail is primarily a commuter route offering gradeseparated crossings of interstate 35w. Located largely on road shoulders, the route also includes segments of scenic state, regional and local trails. Minnesotas segment of the mississippi river trail bikeway follows the river roughly 600 miles from its source at itasca state park to the iowa border. Saint paul bike map the public works department updates the map of existing bicycle facilities on an ongoing basis as improvements are made to infrastructure in the field. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of grand rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, seven golf courses and 49 recreation centers. Minneapolis bicycle map 1 2 3 streets bicycle routes. Hennepin county has miles of bikeways that connect people with places, and our 2040 bike plan is designed to keep biking simple, safe and fun for everyone. The park features amenities for almost every outdoor activity, including the winter recreation area, eastman nature center, miles of hiking and biking trails, a swim pond, mountain biking and much more. With more than 70 minneapolis trails covering 766 miles, youre bound to find a perfect trail like the gandy dancer trail southern section or interlink trail. You can see the current bike map by clicking below. Updated trails and bike routes throughout the metro area. The most scenic bike routes in minneapolis meet minneapolis.
Bus stop, bike racks lrt to minneapolis post road humphrey drive humphrey terminal lindbergh terminal n bike rack light rail station bike access road minnehaha trail lrt bike racks on trains no bikes allowed 494 int erstate 494 interstate 5 5 minnesota travelers biking to the minneapolis st. Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Map of paul bunyan and heartland state trails and facilities. Cedar lake lrt regional trail three rivers park district. Weve expanded the detailed urban side to show more of northeast minneapolis and extended the map to the east to pickup critical river crossings. As of 2015, minneapolis has 129 miles of onstreet bikeways and 97 miles of offstreet bikeways. Mountain biking is allowed on most natural surface and other unpaved trails, but for singletrack or purpose built mountain biking trail opportunities, youll want to explore the cuyuna country sra mountain bike trail system. Theodore wirth trails pdf columbia park trails pdf hiawatha golf course trails pdf disc golf course maps.
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