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Cycling day trip from Richfield to Minneapolis

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Richfield to Minneapolis

1 h 13 min
Duration
21.5 km
Distance
115 m
Ascent
113 m
Descent
17.7 km/h
Avg. speed
259 m
Max. altitude

Get ready for a super pleasant ride as you head out from Richfield—a friendly first-ring suburb known for its parks and easygoing vibe—up to the vibrant heart of Minneapolis! The route is about 21.5 km, mostly on smooth, paved surfaces and with dedicated cycleways almost the entire way, so you can just settle in and enjoy the scenery.

You’ll pass through some classic Twin Cities neighborhoods, get a taste of urban nature on the way, and maybe even catch glimpses of Minnehaha Creek or the chain of lakes, depending on your exact path. There's just enough climb (about 115 meters in ascent) to make you feel accomplished, but nothing too brutal—the city is pretty flat.

Finishing up in Minneapolis, you’ll find yourself in a city that’s bursting with bike culture, renowned for its awesome trail network, breweries, and coffee shops. Grab a treat and soak up the downtown energy—you’ve earned it!

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B2B00114 55409 >55414 via Park Ave and stone arch bridge
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B2B00114 55409 >55414 via Park Ave and stone arch bridge

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Begin your route by heading east on 43rd and hop over to Nicollet Ave. Take a left on Nicollet and travel north to east 38th st. Go right on 38th and cross over 35W. Continue on to Park Avenue south. Go left on Park Ave. This is a busy street, but there is an ample bike lane and Park takes you all …
9 km
Distance
48 m
Ascent
57 m
Descent
B2B00807 55406 > 55404 via Minnehaha Ave, Midtown Greenway
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B2B00807 55406 > 55404 via Minnehaha Ave, Midtown Greenway

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Minnehaha Ave and Park Ave have dedicated bicycle lanes. Approx. 5.5 miles each way.
8.8 km
Distance
13 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent
B2B00814 55409 > 55455 via Park Ave, University Ave SE
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B2B00814 55409 > 55455 via Park Ave, University Ave SE

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Park Ave, the Stone Arch Bridge, 6th Ave SE, University Ave, and Pillsbury Dr SE all have protected bicycle lanes. Approx. 6.25 miles each way.
10.1 km
Distance
57 m
Ascent
57 m
Descent
B2B00873 55423>55404 via Bryant Av, 3rd Av S, Park Av
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B2B00873 55423>55404 via Bryant Av, 3rd Av S, Park Av

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Short travel on Penn Av needed to get across 62.    Return trip can take 24th to Stevens Av and then head south to 28th St to get onto Portland (one ways). 
13.5 km
Distance
41 m
Ascent
34 m
Descent
B2B00739 55407 > 55404 via LRT Trail, 11th Ave
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B2B00739 55407 > 55404 via LRT Trail, 11th Ave

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Approx. 6 miles each way.
9.3 km
Distance
39 m
Ascent
36 m
Descent
B2B00931 55417>55415 via Hiawatha Trail, 26th St, Park Ave
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B2B00931 55417>55415 via Hiawatha Trail, 26th St, Park Ave

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

 
10.6 km
Distance
9 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent
B2B00009 Rchfld>DwntwnMpls via Hiawatha
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B2B00009 Rchfld>DwntwnMpls via Hiawatha

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

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21.5 km
Distance
29 m
Ascent
29 m
Descent
B2B00814 55409 > 55455 via Park Ave, Midtown Greenway
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B2B00814 55409 > 55455 via Park Ave, Midtown Greenway

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Approx. 5 miles each way.
8.7 km
Distance
63 m
Ascent
64 m
Descent
B2B00377 55450 > 55454 via Minnehaha, LRT trail
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B2B00377 55450 > 55454 via Minnehaha, LRT trail

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

1.  Head north on 34th to 54th St. 2.  Take a right onto 54th St and head east to Minnehaha. Take Minnehaha Ave's bike lane northwest to Lake Street. Cross Lake Street as Minnehaha Ave changes to 26th Ave S and continue north to 26th Street. ***At this point you can eit…
12.9 km
Distance
14 m
Ascent
11 m
Descent
B2B00348 55417 > 55401 via Minnehaha
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B2B00348 55417 > 55401 via Minnehaha

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Take 38th Ave north to 54th St. Take a right onto 54th St and cross Hiawatha. Take a left onto Minnehaha Parkway. Take Minnehaha Ave's bike lane northwest to Lake Street. Cross Lake Street as Minnehaha Ave changes to 26th Ave S and continue north to 26th Street. ***At this…
13 km
Distance
16 m
Ascent
14 m
Descent
B2B00388 55417 > 55402 via Minnehaha
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B2B00388 55417 > 55402 via Minnehaha

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Begin Route by heading North on 34th Ave. Turn Right onto 50th St and proceed east in the bike lane. Turn left and proceed north in the bike lane on 38th Ave S. Turn right on Minnehaha Parkway.  Follow around roundabout to Minnehaha Ave, and continue  north in the bike …
10.4 km
Distance
62 m
Ascent
38 m
Descent
B2B00980 55417>55402 via Hiawatha Trl
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B2B00980 55417>55402 via Hiawatha Trl

Cycling route in Richfield, Minnesota, United States

Minnehaha Pkwy needs to be crossed in order to access the trail.  There are points to access along the Pkwy before the traffic circle or can use the intersection at the traffic circle.
10.6 km
Distance
75 m
Ascent
44 m
Descent

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