By bicycle from Richfield to Saint Louis Park

Roll out from Richfield, a bike‑friendly first‑ring suburb known for Wood Lake Nature Center and Best Buy’s headquarters, and aim northwest toward Saint Louis Park. It’s about 17 km and mostly on separated cycleways with some quiet neighborhood streets, so it feels relaxed and low‑stress.

The route is largely smooth asphalt with a bit of concrete, and the terrain is gentle—think mostly flat with a few mild rises. Expect a steady, easy spin rather than any big climbs. At a casual pace, plan on roughly an hour to an hour and a half.

As you near Saint Louis Park, you can link into regional trails (like the Cedar Lake Regional Trail) that make riding here a breeze. SLP has plenty of post‑ride options—parks such as Wolfe Park and cafés around the West End area are close by.

Tips: watch for pedestrians near parks and trail crossings, and bring lights for the underpasses. It’s a simple, pleasant urban ride connecting two classic Twin Cities suburbs.