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Lester Park Trailhead – Knife River loop from French River

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St. Louis County

Lester Park Trailhead – Knife River loop from French River

Easy

4.9

(2347)

10,974

riders

Lester Park Trailhead – Knife River loop from French River

01:44

44.8km

150m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

9.89 km

The Lakewalk (Brighton Beach Park)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lakewalk is a nearly 8-mile paved trail along the shore of Lake Superior that is open to cyclists and pedestrians. It can get pretty busy during warmer months but has beautiful views.

Tip by

2

11.9 km

Lester Park Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a park right at the trailhead with a playground, picnic shelter, and plenty of picnic tables and benches along the stream.

Tip by

3

34.4 km

Knife River

Highlight • River

The mouth of the Knife River as it joins Lake Superior. Remnants of its industrial past, using the passage ways afforded by the waterways. Great views of the lake.

Tip by

B

44.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

2.55 km

1.05 km

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.4 km

253 m

< 100 m

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