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Ride Summary:
Great gentle ride for beginners that won't totally bore more skilled riders
Trail Description:
This is a good beginner-level ride because most parts are wide and flat. The trail offers good views of the river as well as planes taking off and landing at the airport. (can get kinda loud). Standing water on the trail can be a problem so it is best when it hasn't rained for a while. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent because if you don't, you WILL be eaten alive.
How to get there:
In Bloomington, take Highway 77 to Old Shakopee Road (County Road 1), then turn west. Turn south on Old Cedar Avenue and follow it to the end. There's a free parking lot on the right. The Fort Snelling South trail starts on the other side of the river, so take the old wooden Cedar Avenue bridge across the lake and follow the road to the new Highway 77 bridge. After crossing it, turn right and follow the doubletrack trail out of the woods.
In Eagan, take Highway 13 east past Highway 77 and turn left (north) on Nicols Road. Follow it until you see the parking lot for the boat ramp. (Note: This access point requires a State Parks daily permit or yearly sticker. They aren't sold on site -- you have to go to the main entrance of Fort Snelling State Park at Highway 5 and Post Road.) Follow the biking/hiking trail out of the woods, which becomes a doubletrack trail and then returns to the riverside. The trail continues for about 7.5 miles up to a short distance past the Mendota Bridge.
Additional Notes:
Two access points. One near Bloomington and the other near Eagan.
| Posted by: Dave on 10/1/2005 |
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The old cedar bridge seems to be sealed off on the west side of the river.
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| Posted by: Nick Tousley on 6/29/2005 |
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If one can handle the bugs in mid summer, be sure to check out the raft one gets to pull themselfs across, about 2 -3 miles in form the bloomington ferry bridge parking spot. No other like it along the trail system.
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| Posted by: Fat "D" on 2/9/2001 |
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Who gives a crap about "BUGS" eat deet pellets!There are some of the best single track trails in the twin cities. They are on both sides and could take you all the way over to the bloomington ferry bridge. SO HIT IT!......HIT IT!..........
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| Posted by: Nick Tousley on 9/6/2000 |
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Bugs, Bugs, Bugs, Need I say more! try biking after first frost...
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| Posted by: Overkill on 8/2/2000 |
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This trail had something for everyone nice view. This one is worth a try.
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| Posted by: sweets on 11/18/1999 |
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great trail to bring a newbie with. also the ultimate singlespeed trail.
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