Map of the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail
Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail
Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail
LENGTH:
4.5 miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis
HIGHLIGHTS:
rail trail, connections to other trails, Lake Calhoun & Cedar Lake, commercial areas, residential neighborhoods
NEARBY TRAILS:
Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
North Cedar Lake Regional Trail
Grand Rounds
Midtown Greenway
Kenilworth Trail
Cedar Lake Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is a 4.5-mile long paved pathway that spans between Hopkins and Minneapolis in Minnesota. The trail follows the route of an abandoned railroad right-of-way and takes a straight shot through the western suburbs of Minneapolis. The trail goes past commercial and industrial areas, residential neighborhoods and allows a connection to several other major recreational trails in the area.
Conditions
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is paved for the entire route. There are long stretches of trail away from traffic and overpasses for many of the major roadways. The trail is open for bike riding, running and walking.
Communities
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail goes past the following communities: Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis.
Points of Interest
The Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail goes past the following points of interest:
| Central Park - Hopkins |
| Blake K-8 School |
| Creekside Park - Hopkins |
| St. Louis Park High School |
| Bass Lake Park |
| Lake Calhoun |
| Cedar Lake |
Nearby Trails
Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail: the two trails connect at the southwest end of the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail at 11th Avenue S to the south of Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins.
Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail: the southeast end of this trail is located a few blocks north of the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail in Hopkins.
North Cedar Lake Regional Trail: the two trails intersect at the northeast side of the interchange between Highway 169 and Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins.
Grand Rounds, Midtown Greenway, Kenilworth Trail, Lake of the Isles Park Trail, Cedar Lake Trail: These trails all converge to the north of Calhoun Lake on the western edge of Minneapolis.
End Points
The southwest end of the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail is located along 11th Avenue S to the south of Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins.
The northeast end of the trail is located along Cedar Lake Parkway to the east of Sunset Boulevard in Minneapolis.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail between Hopkins and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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