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
12th Avenue bridge closure
The trail/pedestrian bridge over Interstate 494 at 12th Avenue S. in Richfield/Bloomington will be closed beginning February 19 and throughout 2026 as part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s reconstruction project of Interstate 494. The trail/pedestrian bridge and the 12th Avenue S. bridge will be removed, and a new bridge that will accommodate vehicle traffic and the trail will be built this year.
During the closure, trail users traveling north should travel west on American Boulevard, then north on Chicago Avenue to use the Chicago Avenue pedestrian bridge to cross over the highway, then continue north on Chicago Avenue to rejoin the trail at 76th Street in Richfield.
Trail users traveling south on the Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail should go south on Chicago Avenue, use the Chicago Avenue pedestrian bridge to cross over the highway, then travel east on American Boulevard and rejoin the trail at 12th Avenue S.
For more information about the Interstate 494 project, visit MnDOT’s project website.
Interactive Map of Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
Legend
Trails and Roads
Amenities
Recreation Areas
Natural Areas
Boundaries
Interactive Map of Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
Things To Do
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.
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.
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.
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 winter trail maintenance information.
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