View of the Minnesota River – Hand-Pulled Bike Ferry loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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View of the Minnesota River – Hand-Pulled Bike Ferry loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Easy

3.1

(2)

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View of the Minnesota River – Hand-Pulled Bike Ferry loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

01:56

24.5km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

View of the Minnesota River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on the wide, gravel trail, you get great views of the Minnesota River. Also known as Mnísota Wakpá in Dakota, Minnesota River is a 332-mile-long tributary of …

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4.06 km

Hand-Pulled Bike Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

There is now a "bridge" made out of a fallen tree with planks nailed to it and a rope hand rail.

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9.74 km

Logs provide a way to cross the creek.

Highlight • Bridge

The last time I got here this summer, the logs were not here, so it was a water crossing, this is better!

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12.2 km

Bloomington Ferry trailhead

Highlight • Parking

This is a big parking lot that gets you to a paved section of the Minnesota River Valley Trail, as well as the single track mountain bike trail that heads up to Fort Snelling State Park.

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12.2 km

Trail access parking

Highlight • Parking

This is a big parking lot that gets you to a paved section of the Minnesota River Valley trail, as well as the single track mountain bike trail that heads up to Fort Snelling State Park.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.2 km

3.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

2.26 km