Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Grand Forks area
Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota
The cities of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks are situated along the Red River which forms the boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. These cities form the largest urban area for miles and are surrounded by farmland and natural areas. Grand Forks is home to the University of North Dakota.
The City of Grand Forks has two main recreational trails and numerous multi-use pathways that follow alongside the major roadways and wander through the campus and the residential neighborhoods.
The Greenway
The Greenway is a system of paved recreational trails that extends over 20 miles and follows the Red River and the Red Lake River in both Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. The trail system wanders through the natural areas along the rivers and goes through a number of local parks. There are bridges for crossing from the North Dakota side to the Minnesota side.
The Greenway stretches from the Riverside Dam to the north of Riverside Park to 52nd Avenue South.
English Coulee Trail / Fitness Trail
The English Coulee Trail is a 3-mile long paved pathway that runs through Grand Forks from U.S. Highway 2 to 24th Avenue South, with a gap in the trail at Demers Avenue. The trail is part of the Fitness Trail, which is a system of paved pathways within Grand Forks. The English Coulee Trail connects to other recreational trails and to the walking paths at the University of North Dakota campus.
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails in the Grand Forks area.
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