Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Matson Brook

Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Matson Brook

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Matson Brook

01:53

47.0km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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After 29.2 km for 88 m

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3.94 km

Coon Rapids Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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4.27 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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6.26 km

Coon Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Coon Creek Trail is a great 7-mile long trail. It is fully paved and, as the name suggests, it follows along the Coon Creek.

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29.8 km

Rum River Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This paved trail follows the course of the Rum River from the city of Anoka to the county border. Along its route, you'll pass through several parks and points of …

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31.0 km

Rum River

Lake

32.9 km

Amphitheatre

Ruins

33.4 km

Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Although it's also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, its official name is the Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge. Built in 1929 as a replacement for an existing 1884 bridge on …

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33.9 km

Ferry Street underpass

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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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