Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

02:14

40.4km

140m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.71 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Amphitheatre

Ruins

2.42 km

Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Although it's also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, its official name is the Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge. Built in 1929 as a replacement for an existing 1884 bridge on …

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2.75 km

Ferry Street underpass

Highlight • Bridge

This section of Mississippi River Trail goes under the South Ferry Street Bridge. Close by, there is a boardwalk if you want to have a closer look to the river.

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18.3 km

Single track

Highlight • Trail

most of Rush Creek Trail has a single track parallel with the main trail.

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27.6 km

Coon Rapids Dam, located between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, was built by Northern States Power Company in 1913-14 for hydropower generation, operating until 1966. The surrounding 446-acre Coon Rapids …

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27.9 km

Coon Rapids Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Coon Rapids Dam was built in 1913 by Northern States Power for hydropower generation. In 1966 Northern States Power donated the dam and surrounding property to Hennepin County Park …

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28.5 km

Mississippi River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mississippi River Trail features a mix of paved and gravel sections, following the river through diverse landscapes. This stretch of the trail is entirely paved, winding through trees with river views. Scenic, smooth, and refreshing path.

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38.2 km

Trailhead of the Rum River Regional Trail in Anoka

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The Rum River Regional Trail extends upstream for 3.16 miles along the east bank of the Rum River from its confluence with the Mississippi to Anoka Nature Preserve at its …

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40.4 km

End point

Train Station

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