Cedar Lake – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Round Lake View

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Cedar Lake – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Round Lake View

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Cedar Lake – Minnesota River Bluffs Trail loop from Round Lake View

02:35

43.9km

180m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.3 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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644 m

West Duck Lake

Lake

10.1 km

Hopkins Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Hopkins along the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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16.3 km

Bike and Pedestrian Bridge over Beltline Boulevard

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge, completed in 2024, has eliminated a major detour on the Cedar Lake Trail.

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18.7 km

Cedar Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake boasts three distinct beach areas with access to Cedar Lake. Also, the area provides numerous amenities, including a cross-country ski trail, fishing pier, picnic area, and walking path.

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21.4 km

This area provides a wide range of amenities, including a fishing pier, soccer fields, and even an ice skating rink. There are two separate paths encircling the lake, one for walking and the other for biking.

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21.9 km

Kenilworth Channel

Lake

32.7 km

Minnesota River Bluffs Trail View of Shady Oak Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail is a 19.91-mile crushed stone pathway. Following a former Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway corridor, the trail offers scenic views of Shady Oak …

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39.8 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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