Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

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Coon Rapids Dam – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Anoka

02:38

45.4km

160m

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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

Windego Park Auditorium Amphitheater

Highlight • Historical Site

What you see are the remnants of the Windego Park Auditorium amphitheater, an open-air theater built in 1914 that fell into disuse shortly thereafter. Despite several attempts, it has not …

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2.40 km

Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Although it's also known as the Ferry Street Bridge, its official name is the Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge. Built in 1929 as a replacement for an existing 1884 bridge on …

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3.91 km

Mill Pond

Lake

18.0 km

Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Valley Trail loops around Mud Lake in the Elm Creek Park Reserve area. This section features a pleasant boardwalk that crosses over Elm Creek, providing lovely views of the water.

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19.3 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

Elm Creek Park offers a large parking area near the Elm Creek Chalet and trailhead. The chalet, a blend of modern and rustic design, is a venue for events. It …

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33.4 km

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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33.7 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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34.7 km

Nice section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful, wooded section of the Mississippi River Regional Trail. As you pedal along the paved path, you are occasionally treated to nice views of the river.

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43.1 km

Trailhead of the Rum River Regional Trail in Anoka

Highlight • Trail

The Rum River Regional Trail extends upstream for 3.16 miles along the east bank of the Rum River from its confluence with the Mississippi to Anoka Nature Preserve at its …

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45.4 km

End point

Train Station

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