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Bloomington Ferry Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back
Minnesota

Bloomington Ferry Trail

Minneapolis, Minnesota

16.9 mi

Distance

1,470 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 46m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bloomington Ferry Trail is an expert-level, out-and-back trail located in Minneapolis, stretching for 16.9 miles with a total elevation gain of 1,470 feet. This dirt trail offers a rigorous outdoor adventure with varied elevation, making it a suitable choice for experienced hikers seeking a challenge. The trail's proximity to the Minneapolis area provides convenient access, though it maintains a more natural and isolated setting away from the urban bustle.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:209 ft
Max:246 ft
448 ft
448 ft
209 ft221 ft234 ft246 ft0.0 mi4.2 mi8.4 mi12.6 mi16.8 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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