Lake Minnetonka and Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail:
Minnesota
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Description:
Following abandoned railroad beds, this 27-mile trail consists of two corridors between Hopkins and Victoria and between Hopkins and Chanhassen.

With grades of five percent or less, the 10-foot wide crushed limestone trail is ideal for biking, walking or running. The trail is two-way and includes wooden bridges and several road crossings. The corridors were acquired by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) for future light rail transit use. A cooperative agreement between HCRRA and Hennepin Parks allows the corridors to be used for interim recreational purposes. Hennepin Parks operates the trail for spring, summer and fall. Check with municipalities for permitted winter trail activities.

Trail Highlights:

27 miles of trail for biking, walking, running and pet walking.
Scenic views of Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Riley, Bluff Creek Ravine and Minnesota River Valley.
Trail passes through or near Carver Park Reserve and city parks with picnic and toilet facilities.
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Parking & Trail Access:
Parking Areas:

North Loop
Carver Park Reserve, Victoria
Minnetonka Civic Center Park, Minnetonka
Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
South Loop
Transit Park and Ride, Excelsior Blvd and 8th Ave, Hopkins
Miller Park, Eden Prairie
Riley Lake Park, Chanhassen
Bluff Creek Drive, Chaska
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Reviews: [3 trail ratings]
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north coridor is quiet while south is noisy.
By 16marvigj on August 09, 2010
The lake minnetonka trail is nice, rather quiet while the minnestoa river bluffs trail is noisy, crossing freeways and busy roads.
Great flat Family Ride
By 2dog on May 07, 2010
We ride this trail from Minnetonka Civic Center out to Carver Park with our kids. Very flat, stopping point midway in Excelsior. You can stop at Carver Park which has vending machines and water. Very few crossings so you don't have to worry about your kid getting run down by a car!
Collection of Off and On Road Trail Designations
By jrcole77 on March 11, 2010
This is more of a collection of the various designated roads as well as park trails than a single trail. A PDF map of the trail system can be found here: http://www.eminnetonka.com/public_works/parks_trails/trails/new_map.pdf

Some roads designated as trail roads can be quite busy; be careful and be aware.
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Victoria to Chanhassen
Counties: Carver, Hennepin
Trail Length: 27 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
Trail Activities: Bike, Wheelchair Accessible, Snowmobiling, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6032114

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