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Hennepin County

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge – Long Meadow Bridge loop from Northwestern Health Sciences University

Road cycling routes

Hennepin County

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge – Long Meadow Bridge loop from Northwestern Health Sciences University

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(7591)

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Old Cedar Avenue Bridge – Long Meadow Bridge loop from Northwestern Health Sciences University

01:36

28.4km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.9 km for 162 m

After 20.5 km for 2.14 km

Waypoints

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5.10 km

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge has wide views of the Minnesota River. It's a popular spot for birdwatching—herons, egrets, and other wildlife are often seen here. The bridge connects to …

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2

6.30 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

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This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of …

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3

12.6 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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4

13.0 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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5

15.0 km

Observation Platform on Black Dog Lake

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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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6

18.8 km

Minnesota River Greenway East Trailhead

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A nice paved section of biking trail with some mountain biking running next to it through the woods along the river.

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7

19.5 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

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8

20.4 km

Long Meadow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This is a different name for the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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28.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

6.06 km

2.38 km

1.85 km

992 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

2.43 km

2.29 km

725 m

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