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Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from 16 Av S

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Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from 16 Av S

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(8557)

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Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from 16 Av S

01:05

18.4km

60m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.66 km

MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This highlight is more of a utilitarian highlight than a scenic highlight. It marks the eastern terminus of the Minnesota River Greenway which is a beautiful, paved bicycle and pedestrian …

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6.45 km

Observation Platform on Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot to observe water birds. There is even a telescope that you can use. Rarities seen here in the past include Barrow's Goldeneye and Black-legged Kittiwake.

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8.87 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It …

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9.16 km

MN River Greenway - Black Dog Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

From here you can travel east on a smooth asphalt cycle/pedestrian trail along the south bank of the Minnesota River to the Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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9.83 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It …

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15.7 km

Boat Launch

Highlight • Rest Area

Boat Launch on the south side of the Minnesota River

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16.3 km

Cedar Avenue Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A nice way to get from one side of the river to the other. Interesting how it has chicanes on the way down both sides, I guess trying to slow people down.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

1.07 km

235 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

568 m

320 m

205 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from 16 Av S

MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

Observation Platform on Black Dog Lake

Black Dog Lake

MN River Greenway - Black Dog Trailhead

Black Dog Lake

Boat Launch

Cedar Avenue Trail Bridge

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