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Hennepin County

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Excelsior

Mountain biking trails

Hennepin County

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Excelsior

Moderate

3.3

(2)

20

riders

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Excelsior

03:25

60.4km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.1 km for 82 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.88 km

Bluff Creek Preserve

Nature Reserve

7.55 km

Chanhassen Nature Preserve

Nature Reserve

3

11.3 km

McKnight Lake

Highlight • Lake

At 165 acres, McKnight Lake is a shallow, popular lake in Chaska, Minnesota. It's part of the Grace Chain of Lakes, which is the name given to McKnight Lake and the 4 other lakes surrounding it.

Tip by

15.2 km

Lake Grace

Lake

5

15.6 km

Lake Grace Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

This location is ideal for a picnic or a relaxing break. It features an overhead shelter in case of rain and has facilities available. Since there is no automobile access, …

Tip by

20.1 km

East Chaska Creek

Lake

7

21.6 km

View of the Minnesota River from Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

I didn't take the trail that gets down nearer the river today, as it's a bit rougher, I stayed up on a newer section of trail, but the views were still great.

Tip by

8

26.7 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Neat bridge, definitely a landmark

Tip by

9

35.5 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.

Tip by

10

36.4 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent bike path going all the way to downtown

Tip by

11

57.7 km

Benches with a view of Lake Minnetonka

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to sit and enjoy the view of Lake Minnetonka.

Tip by

12

59.2 km

Saint Albans Bay Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path features its own bridge. You get views back towards Saint Albans Bay and out onto Excelsior Bay stretching out into Lake Minnetonka.

Tip by

B

60.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

26.6 km

1.97 km

977 m

564 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

24.5 km

4.67 km

564 m

312 m

113 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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