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Metro Bike Trails Guide

UPDATES: Wheelock Trail coming along nicely, Gateway Trail remains closed through Arlington, Como spur trail closure

10/3/2016

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As part of the master plan for finishing the Saint Paul Grand Round, a path has been built next to Wheelock Parkway between Rice and Westminster. It is beautiful (photo at right). Wheelock remains closed between Westminster and Edgerton, as they're putting in actual trail access from Wheelock to the Gateway Trail (as opposed to the erosion-causing unofficial access that's existed for the past few decades). 

On the subject of the Gateway Trail, it's still closed south of Arlington. It seems MnDOT is behind schedule. Contact me if you know whether they've put through the connection to the Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary at the southern end (I'm guessing no). 

Finally, the Lexington spur of the Lake Como Trail is closed at Como Avenue, but can easily be bypassed by riding on the sidewalk on the other side of Lexington (or on Lexington itself). 
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UPDATE: No More Landslide on Mississippi River Gorge Trail

9/14/2016

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The portion of the Mississippi River Gorge Trail and West River Road that's been buried under a landslide for the past few years has finally re-opened. 
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ALERTS: Dinkytown Greenway and East River Flats Closures

9/30/2015

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As of September 26th: 

Due to the ongoing redevelopment of Downtown Minneapolis' bike trails, the Dinkytown Greenway is closed to the east of the Mississippi River. If you know how far to the east it is closed (all they way to the end or just to the 5th Street exit?), please let people know in the comments, as I don't know. 
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Also, the East River Flats Trail is closed under the Franklin Avenue Bridge (again). 
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NEW REVIEW: Brown's Creek Trail

9/26/2015

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My review of the popular new Brown's Creek State Trail is now here! 

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UPDATES: Lilydale Trail and River to River Greenway

6/19/2015

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Lilydale Park Makeover
Lilydale Regional Park has been beautifully re-done. Lilydale Regional Trail (I've heard it called by that name in the plans) is now off-street for all except a tiny section under a bridge. 

River to River Greenway
The connecting segment between the two completed portions of the River to River Greenway (formerly called the North Urban Trail) is done, with the exception of the underpass under Charlton Street. This should be done by the end of the year. I am hoping that the portion between the underpass and Thompson County Park will be redeveloped as well. 
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The underpass that is currently under construction. Looks like it will be nice!
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UPDATE: Crystal Lake Trail is Under Construction

6/12/2015

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PictureThis boardwalk across a portion of Crystal Lake should be interesting.
I went for a ride in the NW suburbs today and the Crystal Lake Trail is under construction. It's already complete for a mile or so in Crystal, and Three Rivers says it will be completed through Robbinsdale by late fall 2015.

More information on the trail is here.

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NEW REVIEW: I-35E Trail

10/19/2014

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I have a new review: The I-35E Trail. 

This barely counts as a trail due to its large amount of on-road sections, but, for those who live in the neighborhood, it is worth knowing about. 
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The I-35E Trail north of Grand Avenue.
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ALERTS: Sam Morgan Trail and 4th Street Closures / NEW REVIEW: Indian Mounds Park Trail

9/28/2014

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Warner Road eastbound and the Sam Morgan Trail are closed between Childs Road and Fish Hatchery Road (near the eastern end, where a bridge is being re-done). Signs are in place for a long, circuitous detour. The segment is slated to re-open in September 2015. 

Due to construction of the Lafayette Bridge and a baseball stadium, 4th Street is closed to through traffic, and one must take E 7th Street to access the Bruce Vento Trail from Lowertown Saint Paul. 

I've finally written a review of the Indian Mounds Park Trail. The scenery is lovely, but the pavement conditions are below average. 
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ALERTS: Big Rivers and Lilydale-Harriet Island Trail Closures / NEW REVIEW: Cherokee Park Trail

9/14/2014

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The Big Rivers Trail remains washed out from a June mudslide. Here is information on the trail's website, although the sign in the picture at right tells you the exact same information. 

The Lilydale-Harriet Island Trail is closed for reconstruction between Pickerel Lake and Harriet Island. 

I have a new trail review, the Cherokee Park Trail! I recommend this trail; it's very scenic.


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ALERT: Mississippi Gorge Trail Closures / UPDATE: New Dinkytown Greenway Tunnel

9/6/2014

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The Mississippi River Gorge Trail (West River / James I. Rice Parkway Trail) is CLOSED for reconstruction from the landslide north to the Stone Arch Bridge. More information on the project here. Also, it is still buried by the landslide south of 4th Street. I have expanded my review on this trail to also include the northeast side of the Downtown Riverfront, and the trails north of the Plymouth Avenue Bridge. 

The Dinkytown Greenway has been extended under 35W (image at left). Now, to access it coming from the north on the Mississippi River Gorge Trail, turn right on 13th Street to avoid going downhill and then up again. 
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The new Dinkytown Greenway tunnel under 35W.
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