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Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Minnesota
Ramsey County
Shoreview

Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park

Easy

4.6

(4909)

7,921

riders

Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park

01:41

28.4km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.1 km for 101 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.79 km

Boardwalk in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bring a pair of binoculars if you can. This is a premier location for bird watching.

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2

4.36 km

Wooden Turtle Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Just a cool and fun turtle sculpture carved into a tree stump.

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3

5.23 km

Wood Thrush Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Enjoy the sounds and sights of the copious avian wildlife on this segment.

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4

7.03 km

The Sasquatch Loop is an alternative route while riding or walking in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park. It’s a quiet, forested section that gives you a chance to connect with nature and enjoy a peaceful moment.

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5

7.76 km

With a campground, fishing piers, hiking and biking trails, and playgrounds, this 5,500 acre park has something for everyone. Its proximity to the Twin Cities means it does get busy, …

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6

8.97 km

Sunken Lakeside Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely little singletrack right on the waterfront.

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28.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

3.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.7 km

2.04 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

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Friday 17 July

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Description

If you're looking for a touring cycling route called the Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park, be aware that finding a suitable path for this 17.6-mile (28.4 km) easy route, with its 213 feet (65 metres) of elevation gain and estimated 1 hour and 41 minutes duration, might be challenging. Our research suggests this specific combination for touring cycling is improbable, as the named components are likely separate and not designed for bikes.

What to expect on Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park

While the idea of a Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop sounds intriguing, the reality for touring cyclists is likely different. Wood Thrush Woods is described as a rustic nature trail, primarily for hiking, with terrain that includes mixed forest, alder swamp, and riverine areas. Some descriptions even mention downhill sections and 'ankle-twisters,' making it generally unsuitable for touring bikes. Similarly, while wooden turtle sculptures exist, some sculpture forests explicitly prohibit bikes, and a specific 'Bucher Park' connected to these elements for cycling is not widely documented. This means you might not find a cohesive, bike-friendly route as described.

Planning your visit

Given the lack of specific information for a combined touring cycling route, planning your visit for the Wooden Turtle Sculpture – Wood Thrush Woods loop from Bucher Park will require significant independent research. Wood Thrush Woods Trail, if you were to visit it for hiking, is open seasonally from May through October. Always check local regulations for any potential permits or access restrictions if you plan to explore individual components of this proposed route, especially regarding bike access on nature trails or sculpture parks.

Trail details

  • Distance: 17.6 miles (28.4 km)
  • Elevation gain: 213 feet (65 metres)
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Estimated time: 1 hours and 41 minutes

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