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Old 08-11-2012, 07:04 PM
 
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Hello all!

We just moved to the area of Dakota county and I have discovered how lovely the bicycle paths are around here! and right from my doorstop! I'd like to venture out some further away.

Can anyone else recommend some paths preferably longer than couple of miles in the Dakota County area or even Lakeville.

Thanks so much!
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Old 08-12-2012, 01:19 PM
 
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Trail Maps - Dakota County Minnesota

Minnesota State Parks and Trails: Minnesota DNR
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Old 08-12-2012, 01:43 PM
 
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Within a 1/2 hour drive there are many nice bike paths.
Some of my favorite - The LRT that goes through Eden Prairie, Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Connects with the Mpls greenway. Another one branches off of there at Hopkins and goes along the shores of Lake Minnetonka. The Luce Line goes from Wayzeta out to the west and the Cannon Valley trail is a real nice on that goes along the Cannon River between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. There are many other excellent trails.
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Old 09-01-2012, 09:58 PM
 
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Where have you already been?
There is a beautiful trail around east lake in lakeville. Then you have the Barbara savenick trail in eastern apple valley. But the best in Dakota county starts in schaars bluff in spring lake park reserve and goes down into Hastings. It even crosses the Mississippi. Beautiful views!!!! There is another trail that runs along the river in mendota heights. Google the north creek greenway project. Enjoy!
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Old 09-03-2012, 12:46 PM
 
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thank you for your advice everyone. Yesterday he went to the Schaars Bluff trail however we didn't complete it all. We plan on going back again soon.

I'd like to join a bike club with other families to go to these wonderful parks.
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Old 09-04-2012, 06:38 AM
 
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thank you for your advice everyone. Yesterday he went to the Schaars Bluff trail however we didn't complete it all. We plan on going back again soon.

I'd like to join a bike club with other families to go to these wonderful parks.
Talk to the people at Lebanon Hills, they probably have some information about bike clubs. I know there are many road racing bike clubs around, they are on Highway 3 toward Farmington/Northfield or County Road 46 pretty much every weekend and most week nights.
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