West Mississippi River Regional Trail
West Mississippi River Regional Trail links the communities of North Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. The trail will eventually extend north through Champlin and Dayton, giving users several touch points along the Mississippi River. It will eventually connect to Medicine Lake Regional Trail as well as the Crow River and Wright County.
10.4 miles | Paved
Trail detour near Mississippi Gateway
A small portion of the West Mississippi River Regional Trail near Mississippi Gateway Regional Park is closed in June and July due to Mississippi Gateway construction. Trail users should follow the detour route through the park while the closure is in place. View a map of the regional trail closures and detours near Mississippi Gateway.
Interactive Map of West Mississippi River Regional Trail
Trails that Connect
Parks that Connect
It pays to be nice! Learn how to share the trail with bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Master Plan
Learn more about the future of West Mississippi River Regional Trail in the master plan.
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Things To Do
Mountain Biking
If you’re looking for your own adventure, give mountain biking a try in Three Rivers. There are designated mountain bike trails at Carver, Elm Creek, Lake Rebecca and Murphy-Hanrehan parks and other paved bike/hike trails of varying terrain and difficulty for mountain bikers of any skill level.
Dog Trails
Three Rivers offers abundant scenery for you and your dog to enjoy year round, with paved, turf, regional and skijoring/dog sledding trails that are dog-friendly. Dogs must be on a six-foot non-retractable leash unless in a designated dog off-leash area. Owners must pick-up after their dogs.
Hiking
One of the best ways to explore year-round is to head out for a hike on the extensive trail system in Three Rivers. Trails wind through the woodland, grassland and wetland habitats of many species of wildlife. You’ll be amazed at what you might see along the way.
Please note: In winter, hiking on cross-country ski trails is not permitted.
