Bassett Creek Regional Trail
Bassett Creek Regional Trail is an ideal route offering many recreation and commuting options. The seven-mile route connects French Regional Park in Plymouth to Theodore Wirth Regional Park and the Scenic Byway System in Minneapolis. Along the way users can access local parks, trails and amenities in the cities of Plymouth, New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley.
7 miles | Paved
5 AM–10 PM
Trail construction in Golden Valley
Construction is underway on the final segment of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley. Work is taking place this fall between Douglas Drive and Lilac Drive; beginning in spring of 2026 construction will take place between Toledo Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
When complete, the project will result in a new segment of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Golden Valley Road between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway, a local trail along Duluth Street from Douglas Drive to Lilac Drive and Toledo Avenue to Regent Avenue, and intersection improvements at the Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway intersections with Golden Valley Road.
Project Map
View a map showing the project location and construction schedule.
Project Details
The new paved, 10-foot-wide, off-road multi-use trail will provide safe connections to community amenities and the regional trail network.
Detailed elements of the project include:
- Construction of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along the south side of Golden Valley Road (CSAH 66) between Regent Avenue and Theodore Wirth Parkway.
- Construction of a local trail along the north side of Duluth Street (CSAH 66) from Douglas Drive (CSAH 102) to Lilac Drive and Toledo to Regent Avenues.
- Intersection improvements where Noble Avenue and Hidden Lakes Parkway intersect with Golden Valley Road.
What to expect during the project:
- Lane shifts along the road during construction.
- A road closure and detour for westbound Duluth Street for a short duration.
- New driveway aprons will be constructed where the trails cross driveways.
When complete, the Bassett Creek Regional Trail will be a continuous off-street paved multi-use trail from French Regional Park in Plymouth, through New Hope, Crystal and Golden Valley and connecting to the Grand Rounds Trail at Theodore Wirth Parkway.
Interactive Map of Bassett Creek Regional Trail
PDF Map
Trails That Connect
Parks That Connect
It pays to be nice! Learn how to Share the Trail with bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Winter Plowing
Over 100 miles of the regional trail system are maintained in the winter, generally from mid-November through March. This is achieved through a partnership between Three Rivers and local cities.
Bassett Creek Regional Trail is plowed during winter months. See complete winter trail maintenance information.
Volunteers Needed
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Things To Do
Biking
Biking in Three Rivers is a great way to get the whole family outside. Whether you’re the casual rider or a cyclist in training, you’ll appreciate more than 240 miles of off-roadway bike/hike trails that wind through woodlands and grasslands and rim the shorelines of lakes and ponds at our parks.
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.
