Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Chanhassen area
Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen is located southwest of Minneapolis and due west of the City of Eden Prairie in the eastern portion of the State of Minnesota.
The city has a large network of recreational trails for getting about town or taking in the beautiful Minnesota scenery. Chanhassen has a number of regional trails passing through this area as well as paved pathways that wander through their many parks and natural areas. Many of the major roadways have an adjacent multi-use paved path for commuting to work or school on foot or by bike.
Rice Marsh Lake Park & Lake Susan Trails
Rice Marsh Lake and Lake Susan are two lakes of the chain of lakes along Riley Creek in Chanhassen and Eden Prairie. There are over 3 miles of paved pathways that wrap around the Rice Marsh Lake Park and travel through woods and wetlands away from traffic and roadways. These pathways connect to trails that connect to trails that wrap around Lake Susan via an underpass for crossing Market Boulevard. This area is located between Arboretum Boulevard and Highway 212
Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
The Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail is a 16-mile long paved and unpaved trail located to the northwest of the Chanhassen. The trail extends from the community of Victoria, travels along the residential areas south of Lake Minnetonka, through the City of Chanhassen, the City of Shorewood and the City of Minnetonka, then over to the City of Hopkins. There are several local trails that connect to the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail as well as other major regional trails.
Read more about the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
The Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail is a 12.3-mile long unpaved pathway located to the south of Chanhassen. The route of the trail spans from the northeast side of Chaska to 11th Avenue S and Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins.
The trail was constructed along an abandoned railroad right-of-way and travels through rural areas of woodlands and farmland, past lakes and parks and through suburban neighborhoods. The northeast end of the trail meets up with the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail that heads into the heart of Minneapolis.
Read more about the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails for bike riding and walking in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
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