Elm Creek Park Reserve – Theodore Wirth Parkway loop from 101 Lane

Elm Creek Park Reserve – Theodore Wirth Parkway loop from 101 Lane

Moderate

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Elm Creek Park Reserve – Theodore Wirth Parkway loop from 101 Lane

02:49

68.4km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Elm Creek Park Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Elm Creek Park Reserve is the largest park in Three Rivers, covering 4,900 acres. It offers many amenities, such as hiking and biking trails, a swimming pond, and a nature center. It's also an excellent spot for birding.

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14.1 km

Bridge on the Medicine Lake Regional Trail

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path features this lovely bridge over Elm Creek. As you ride along Maple Grove Arboretum, you get an up-close view of the beautiful trees that line the 15-acre park, especially in autumn when the leaves change.

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17.6 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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38.6 km

Viewpoint

39.0 km

Medicine Lake Regional Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead sits at the junction of Medicine Lake Trail and the Luce Line Regional Trail along the banks of Medicine Lake. The trailhead offers parking, beachside amenities, restrooms, and drinking fountains.

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40.6 km

Luce Line Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Luce Line Regional Trail seamlessly connects the city to the Minnesota prairie for hikers and cyclists. Visitors cross wooded bridges with views of Bassett Creek marshlands and Medicine Lake, …

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47.1 km

The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Part of Theodore Wirth Park, The Trailhead is a hub for outdoor recreation in the community. Here, you'll find ski passes and all the essentials for your adventures in the …

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49.7 km

Theodore Wirth Parkway

Highlight • Cycleway

Theodore Wirth Parkway is one of seven segments of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway. Although you do share the Parkway with cars, its generally pretty quiet and the road is well-paved, making this a pleasant section of riding.

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51.1 km

Victory Memorial Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Want to ride with some speed? Ditch the bike lane and hop on the road in front of the houses. Smooth and no curb dips. BUT watch for the stop signs and obey.

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