Overview
Paved, multi-use regional trail route from Lake Nokomis Parkway in Minneapolis south through Richfield and on to Minnesota River in Bloomington. Seven-mile regional trail connection providing critical east-west corridor in south metro area.
Current Status
Status: Active and complete
Trail is fully developed and operational. PeopleForBikes 2025 city ratings show Richfield ranked #53 in Minnesota for biking (up from #25 in 2024), indicating rapid infrastructure improvement.
Route
Connection points:
- North: Lake Nokomis Parkway (Minneapolis)
- South: Minnesota River (Bloomington)
Path: Through Richfield
Trail Features
Type: Paved, multi-use regional trail
Uses:
- Biking
- Walking
- Running
- Rollerblading
- Cross-country skiing
Length: Approximately seven miles
Importance
This trail provides a critical east-west connection in the south metro area, linking Minneapolis to the Minnesota River in Bloomington. The Seven-Mile Intercity Regional Trail fills a gap in the regional trail network and supports active transportation and recreation.
Monitoring
Tracking items:
- Trail maintenance and resurfacing projects
- Connection improvements at endpoints
- Richfield City Council projects affecting trail
- Bloomington trail connectivity projects
- PeopleForBikes city ratings updates
External Sources
- Richfield: Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning — City trail planning and projects
- PeopleForBikes: Richfield — City ratings and bike infrastructure assessment
- Bike Walk Richfield — Advocacy and progress timeline
- Trailforks: Search "Seven Mile Creek" — Condition reports