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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

Moderate

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

02:56

51.3km

130m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

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17.9 km

Historic Pierre Bottineau House

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool farm house full of exhibits if you catch it when it's open, it's a fun tour.

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20.5 km

Sign about how you might feel weird

Highlight • Bridge

This is the only sign of it's type I have ever seen, when they built this bridge to get over 610/81 it gets near the power lines, and apparently you …

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21.1 km

Bridge over Elm Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge that takes you over Elm Creek. The bridge is part of the Medicine Lake Regional Trail.

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26.0 km

Rice Lake

Highlight • Lake

A path runs along the edge of Rice Lake which is a lovely way to take in the surroundings. It's right next to the highway but the noise is very …

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26.2 km

Rice Lake

Lake

27.0 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Medicine Lake Regional Trail is a 21-mile paved rails-to-trails path from Medicine Lake to Elm Creek Park Reserve. The trail connects to 3 more parks along the way.

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33.0 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Elm Creek Park offers a large parking area near the Elm Creek Chalet and trailhead. The chalet, a blend of modern and rustic design, is a venue for events. It …

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40.5 km

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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45.4 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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51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.9 km

242 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

1.39 km

383 m

Elevation

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

Historic Pierre Bottineau House

Sign about how you might feel weird

Bridge over Elm Creek

Rice Lake

Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area