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Red River of the North – Trefoil Park loop from North Dakota State University

Red River of the North – Trefoil Park loop from North Dakota State University

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Red River of the North – Trefoil Park loop from North Dakota State University

02:36

59.4km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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6.62 km

Red River of the North

Highlight • River

The Red River of the North flows near Fargo and forms a natural border between North Dakota and Minnesota. Despite occasional flooding, the river provides recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking along its scenic banks.

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16.6 km

Trefoil Park

Highlight • River

Trefoil Park is connected to other city parks via the Red River Trail. You could spend the day here just watching the river go by, or hike down the trail to see what else Fargo has to offer.

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17.2 km

Mickelson Park & Softball Fields

Highlight • Rest Area

This park has undergone a full renovation after recent flooding. It's a great place to visit or meet up with your team for a softball game.

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18.9 km

Pedestrian Bridge over Red River

Highlight • Bridge

This pedestrian bridge that crosses the Red River from Lindenwood Park to Gooseberry Park closes in the event of flooding but is otherwise open for use. Updates on the status of the bridge can be found on Fargo Parks and Recreation's website.

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20.1 km

Hopperstad Stave Church Replica

Highlight • Religious Site

This replica of a Scandinavian stave church is a testament to the area's Norwegian culture and past. It was built between 1996 and 2001. It is operated by Clay County's Historical and Cultural Society.

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20.9 km

Views of Red River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Known as the Red River of the North, this river flows northward through the Red River Valley and forms most of the border between the states of North Dakota and Minnesota.

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31.6 km

Blue Goose Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Mixed use trail that runs next to the Red River of the North. The trail runs through Gooseberry Park which has picnic benches and a recreation area.

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40.7 km

Bergquist Pioneer Cabin

Highlight • Historical Site

Cabin built by Swedish immigrant John Bergquist in 1871. The cabin was restored by Bergquist's grandson in 1970 and is now open to visitors to see a structure from early years of Minnesota's statehood.

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59.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.4 km

16.9 km

5.37 km

437 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.6 km

16.3 km

451 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Red River of the North – Trefoil Park loop from North Dakota State University

Red River of the North

Trefoil Park

Mickelson Park & Softball Fields

Pedestrian Bridge over Red River

Hopperstad Stave Church Replica

Views of Red River

Blue Goose Trail

Bergquist Pioneer Cabin

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