Map of bike paths / walking paths in the Moorhead area

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Recreational trails in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead is on the east side of the Missouri, in the State of Minnesota. The city is situated across the river from Fargo, North Dakota. Fargo is located on the eastern edge of the State of North Dakota, right along the Red River of the North. Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota, is the business and cultural center and hove to North Dakota State University.

The two communities have a large network of paved recreational trails referred to as the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Trail System. 75 miles of the trail system are located within Moorhead. These are pathways for getting about town, to work, to school or for some healthy exercise. Many of the major roadways have a wide paved bike path along one or both sides for a safer way to get about town by cycling. There are also several sections of trails along the Red River of the North that go through the parks and natural areas along the rivers edge. In both cities, there are local neighborhood trails that wander through the residential neighborhoods.

Moorhead River Corridor Trail

The Moorhead River Corridor is  located along the Red River and serves the community in several ways. The main purpose is that of flood protection, but this area also served to improve the community and the environment. It provides a natural buffer for wildlife and improved water quality and it serves as a place for outdoor recreation.

Within the Moorhead River Corridor there are over 2.5-miles of paved pathways that provide a location for healthful exercise by foot or bike away from traffic and roadways. The pathways travels through the natural areas an the many parks located along the river. Plans are in the works to expand the trail system from 57th Avenue North to 50th Avenue South.

Currently, the trail system is developed between Riverfront Park and 6th Avenue S. The trail goes through Riverfront Park, Viking Ship Park and Woodlawn Park.

Red River Bike Paths - Fargo

The City of Fargo has over 5.5-miles of paved pathways along the Red River. The trail system spans from 15th Avenue N to Lindenwood Park just north of Interstate 94.

The Red River Bike Paths in Fargo go past the following points of interest:

Resources

Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the bike and walking paths in Moorhead, Minnesota.