Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Shorewood

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Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Shorewood

Moderate

4.8

(2954)

18,426

riders

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Riley Lake Park loop from Shorewood

02:42

44.5km

230m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.8 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.5 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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18.4 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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19.7 km

Biking/walking bridge over 212

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over 212 on the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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22.2 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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35.0 km

Paisley Park

Highlight • Museum

Prince's former home, recording studio, and event space. Now a museum and people have turned the fence into a shrine to Prince.

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41.7 km

St. Albans Bay Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The St. Albans Bay Bridge carries Minnetonka Boulevard over St. Albans Bay, an inlet of Lake Minnetonka, connecting the cities of Excelsior and Greenwood in Minnesota. From the bridge you …

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