Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
From the south shore of Lake Nokomis, this trail is seven miles long when complete and will connect the Minneapolis Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System with the Minnesota River. Passing through the cities of Richfield and Bloomington along Old Cedar Avenue, it offers connections to the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail, regional and national retail destinations, and to the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Snelling State Park and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
5 miles | Paved
5 AM–10 PM
Interactive Map of Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
Trails 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.
The Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail is plowed during winter months. See complete winter trail maintenance information.
Volunteers Needed
Become a Park Patroller. Help park guests and enjoy the outdoors! Learn more about becoming a park patrol volunteer.
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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.
