Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

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Rush Creek Regional Trail – Coon Rapids Dam loop from Brooklyn Park

02:56

51.3km

130m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.9 km

Historic Pierre Bottineau House

Highlight • Historical Site

Cool farm house full of exhibits if you catch it when it's open, it's a fun tour.

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20.5 km

Sign about how you might feel weird

Highlight • Bridge

This is the only sign of it's type I have ever seen, when they built this bridge to get over 610/81 it gets near the power lines, and apparently you …

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21.1 km

Bridge over Elm Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nice wooden bridge that takes you over Elm Creek. The bridge is part of the Medicine Lake Regional Trail.

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26.0 km

Rice Lake

Highlight • Lake

A path runs along the edge of Rice Lake which is a lovely way to take in the surroundings. It's right next to the highway but the noise is very …

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26.2 km

Rice Lake

Lake

27.0 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Medicine Lake Regional Trail is a 21-mile paved rails-to-trails path from Medicine Lake to Elm Creek Park Reserve. The trail connects to 3 more parks along the way.

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33.0 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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40.5 km

The Rush Creek Regional Trail spans 9.6 miles through forests, farmland, and suburban areas, linking several notable parks in Hennepin County. Starting at Coon Rapids Park along the Mississippi River, …

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45.4 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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51.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

158 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.6 km