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Cottontail on the Trail – Thomas Beach loop from White Birch Rd

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Cottontail on the Trail – Thomas Beach loop from White Birch Rd

Moderate

4.8

(5454)

16,114

riders

Cottontail on the Trail – Thomas Beach loop from White Birch Rd

03:49

63.9km

240m

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: April 20, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.89 km

Hopkins Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Hopkins along the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail

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10.5 km

Nine Mile Creek Trail – US 169 Underpass and Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail follows along its namesake creek through wetlands and woodlands, along boardwalk, and under highways. It serves as a way to connect the communities it travels through, and offers a great alternative to car travel.

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19.5 km

Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is a paved trail that is 15.3 miles long. It mostly parallels its namesake creek, Nine Mile Creek, as well as meadows and prairies.

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36.8 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

37.6 km

Cottontail on the Trail

Highlight • Monument

Designed by sculptor Jeff Barber, this bronze statue was placed along Minnehaha Parkway in 2002. Since then it has been embraced by local residents and is often decorated for holidays and events.

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45.4 km

Thomas Beach

Highlight • Beach

Thomas Beach is just off of the Bde Maka Ska Bike Trail, which is an excellent running path that circles around the lake. This beach is one of many along …

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48.2 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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53.1 km

Dakota Park Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dakota Park Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that takes you above the railroad tracks that run alongside North Cedar Lake Regional Trail.

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55.2 km

Victoria Lake

Highlight • Lake

This is a nice lake with several picnic tables around, providing a spot to sit and relax while taking in the scenery. It is located in Texa-Tonka Park, which offers …

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63.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

5.53 km

4.15 km

1.07 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

13.3 km

3.56 km

2.99 km

564 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Cottontail on the Trail – Thomas Beach loop from White Birch Rd

Hopkins Water Tower

Nine Mile Creek Trail – US 169 Underpass and Boardwalk

Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail

Cottontail on the Trail

Thomas Beach

Cedar Lake

Dakota Park Bridge

Victoria Lake

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