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Bicycling

Local Biking Trails

Shakopee is home to more than 80 miles of paved and unpaved trails, including the Minnesota Valley State Trail, which connects to both the Louisville Swamp and the Minnesota River Bottoms trail area, and the Vierling Greenway, a paved trail that cuts through the heart of Shakopee.

Mountain Bikers can visit Jackson Commons Park to ride the Farmstead Bike Park, a destination for bikers that includes multi-use trails, a skills loop, and progressive downhill runs for all skill levels.

The Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park at Quarry Lake is another favorite of area mountain bikers. Check out the ride-through video below to get an idea of what the trail entails:


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Additional Biking Information
Area Cycling Clubs
Area Trails
Area Maps
Cycling Safety
Before you pedal, brush up on these safety tips for bicyclists – and motorists – from the Shakopee Police Department and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

Bicyclists
  • Follow the law. Obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride in the same direction as traffic.
  • Be predictable. Maintain a straight course and avoid weaving between parked cars.
  • Communicate your intent. Look, yield to traffic and signal before turning or changing lanes.
  • Use extreme caution near commercial vehicles. Pass only on the left and recognize drivers’ blind spots.
  • See and be seen. Wear bright colors, reflective gear and use head and tail lights.
  • Protect yourself. Wear a helmet.
  • Always yield to pedestrians. Call out or ring a bell when passing a pedestrian on sidewalks and trails. 
  • Avoid distracted bicycling. Put away mobile devices and headphones.
Motorists
  • Be patient when passing a bicyclist. Slow down and pass only when it’s safe. Allow clearance of at least 3 feet.
  • Look before you merge. Check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
  • Be on the lookout. Watch for and yield to bicyclists before making a turn.
  • Use extra caution around young bicyclists. Children’s movements can be unpredictable.
  • Be respectful. Don’t speed past a bicyclist to make an upcoming right turn. It’s easy to misjudge how fast bicyclists are traveling.
  • Exit your vehicle safely. Look for bicyclists before opening your car door.
  • Think before you honk. Honking may startle a bicyclist and cause a crash.
  • Stay alert and avoid distracted driving. Put away mobile devices, food and makeup.
Off-Road Cycling Areas
Racing
Resources
Youth Mountain Bike Teams