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Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Chanhassen

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Chanhassen

Moderate

3.2

(14)

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Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Chanhassen

01:48

36.0km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.9 km for 127 m

After 17.2 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.26 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

All told this trail runs along the river bluffs for more than 9 miles, traversing the towns of Hopkins, Chanhassen and Chaska. It's great for biking, running and walking.

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7.22 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent bike path going all the way to downtown

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13.1 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail View of Shady Oak Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail is a 19.91-mile crushed stone pathway. Following a former Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway corridor, the trail offers scenic views of Shady Oak …

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15.9 km

Hopkins Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Hopkins along the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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26.5 km

Water Tower and Train Station recreation

Highlight • Monument

Neat display of the old water tower and train depot for Eden Prairie that the city built on their water treatment grounds.

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27.8 km

Biking/walking bridge over 212

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over 212 on the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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30.3 km

This park offers a wide variety of amenities, including a basketball court, fishing pier, pickleball, picnic areas, and more. The highlight is Riley Lake, with a scenic trail that lets you enjoy views of the water.

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.3 km

14.9 km

1.39 km

404 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

14.6 km

3.56 km

741 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Chanhassen

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail View of Shady Oak Lake

Hopkins Water Tower

Water Tower and Train Station recreation

Biking/walking bridge over 212

Riley Lake Park

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