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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from 96 Av N

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from 96 Av N

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from 96 Av N

01:59

34.5km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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7.12 km

Rush Creek Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Rush Creek Regional Trail spans 9.6 miles through forests, farmland, and suburban areas, linking several notable parks in Hennepin County. Starting at Coon Rapids Park along the Mississippi River, …

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13.2 km

View of the Mississippi River

Highlight • River

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota at Lake Itasca and flows 2,348 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This particular spot offers close-up views of the usually calm water, providing a peaceful place to take a break.

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19.2 km

Nice section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful, wooded section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail. As you pedal along the paved path, you are occasionally treated to nice views of the river.

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20.2 km

Mississippi River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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22.2 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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22.5 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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34.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

814 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.8 km

1.57 km

906 m

227 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from 96 Av N

Rush Creek Regional Trail

View of the Mississippi River

Nice section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail

Mississippi River Trail

Coon Rapids Dam

Coon Rapids Dam

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