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Long Meadow Bridge – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Burnsville

Long Meadow Bridge – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Burnsville

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3.1

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Long Meadow Bridge – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Burnsville

00:59

24.6km

90m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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After 6.54 km for 162 m

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4.22 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

Black Dog Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by woods and trails and was historically used for cooling water heated for making electrical power at Black Dog Generating Station. It is a floodplain lake that has complex ecosystems and, when experiencing flooding, spreads water, sediment, and aquatic life.

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4.63 km

Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Lake

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6.62 km

Observation Platform on Black Dog Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great spot to observe water birds. There is even a telescope that you can use. Rarities seen here in the past include Barrow's Goldeneye and Black-legged Kittiwake.

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10.4 km

Minnesota River Greenway East Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

10.7 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of riding is on generally smooth, hard-packed dirt trails with little elevation so you can really enjoy your surroundings.

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11.2 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the Minnesota River Greenway is just after you cross the Minnesota River near the East Trailhead. From this spot on the paved trail, you get nice views of the Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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12.0 km

Long Meadow Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Long Meadow Bridge in Bloomington, Minnesota, was built in 1920 and spans Long Meadow Lake in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Originally constructed by the Illinois Steel Bridge Company, it features five steel camelback trusses, each about 172 feet long. Historically, the bridge connected Cedar Avenue to a swing-span bridge over the Minnesota River, aiding suburban development in the area. Due to its narrow structure and age, it became unsuitable for modern vehicles and closed to motorized traffic in 1993. After being closed entirely in 2002, the bridge was rehabilitated, opened to the public on October 14, 2016, and currently serves as a popular spot for walking, bike riding, and birdwatching. In 2013, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

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12.2 km

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge has wide views of the Minnesota River. It's a popular spot for birdwatching—herons, egrets, and other wildlife are often seen here. The bridge connects to trails in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, making it a good detour or rest point during a longer ride.

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24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

3.04 km

327 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

868 m

166 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Long Meadow Bridge – Old Cedar Avenue Bridge loop from Burnsville

Black Dog Lake

Black Dog Lake

Observation Platform on Black Dog Lake

Minnesota River Greenway East Trailhead

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Long Meadow Bridge

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

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