Carver Park Reserve Trail – Carver Park Reserve loop from Louisiana Avenue

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Carver Park Reserve Trail – Carver Park Reserve loop from Louisiana Avenue

Moderate

3.5

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Carver Park Reserve Trail – Carver Park Reserve loop from Louisiana Avenue

04:34

74.7km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.24 km

Hopkins Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Hopkins along the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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4.83 km

LTD Brewery and Raspberry statue

Highlight • Pub

Neat intersection, great beer at the brewery

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18.9 km

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 get great views over the bay, making it a pleasant place to stop and take in the views as you ride around the area.

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20.0 km

Excelsior Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Great place to stop for a quick beer, it was there several year birthday today!

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27.5 km

Tamarack Lake

Lake

28.7 km

Carver Park Reserve Trail

Highlight • Trail

Carver is a great park, and it connects to the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, the gravel one seen in some of these pictures. The main trails for biking in Carver are all paved or single track for mountain biking. They also groom for fat biking in the winter along with having great cross country skiing.

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31.8 km

Carver Park Reserve

Highlight • Trail

42.4 km

Sunny Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sunny Lake, nestled within Carver Park Reserve, offers a picturesque biking experience. Conveniently positioned along the Baker Carver Regional Trail, you can enjoy a pleasant loop around the lake's tranquil shores. Adjacent to the trail, an observation deck provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Keep an eye out for the occasional turtle sighting, adding a touch of wildlife charm to your cycling adventure.

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