Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from Eagan

Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from Eagan

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Black Dog Lake – Black Dog Lake loop from Eagan

01:24

32.6km

160m

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: September 10, 2026

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10.7 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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19.2 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 …

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19.6 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 …

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25.3 km

Minnesota River Greenway East Trailhead

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A nice paved section of biking trail with some mountain biking running next to it through the woods along the river.

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25.5 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

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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 …

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