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Minnesota
Hennepin County
Brooklyn Park

Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids Dam

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Hiking trails & Routes
United States
Minnesota
Hennepin County
Brooklyn Park

Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids Dam

Easy

4.7

(1463)

5,551

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Coon Rapids Dam

01:27

5.66km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

538 m

Gateway Center at Mississippi Gateway Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.72 km

The Mississippi River begins in Minnesota at Lake Itasca and flows 2,348 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. This particular spot offers close-up views of the usually calm water, providing a peaceful place to take a break.

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3

4.63 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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4.96 km

Coon Rapids Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

1.70 km

607 m

107 m

Surfaces

2.42 km

1.38 km

997 m

477 m

335 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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