Kenilworth Trail facts for kids
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A sign designating Kenilworth Trail as a bicycle commuter route in Minneapolis.
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| Length | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
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| Use | Cycling, pedestrians |
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| Trail difficulty | Easy |
The Kenilworth Trail is a paved path in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. It's about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long. This trail connects two other popular paths: the Cedar Lake Trail in the north and the Midtown Greenway in the south.
The Kenilworth Trail is special because it has separate lanes. There are two one-way paths for bikes and another path just for people walking. This helps everyone stay safe and enjoy the trail. Some maps might call a part of the southern trail the Burnham Trail. This trail is one of the busiest paths in the Minneapolis park system.
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Getting to the Trail
It's pretty easy to find the Kenilworth Trail.
Northern Access
If you are riding on the Cedar Lake Trail, you need to turn right at a "T" intersection. This is just south of Interstate 394. If you miss this turn, you might accidentally end up on the Kenilworth Trail instead.
Southern Access
In the south, the Kenilworth Trail starts very close to where the Midtown Greenway ends. It's only about 0.1 miles (160 m) east of where the Southwest LRT Trail (now called the Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail) begins.
What the Trail is Like
The Kenilworth Trail offers a nice journey through Minneapolis.
Trail Path
The trail begins at the Midtown Greenway and heads northeast. It crosses over Cedar Lake Parkway and the Cedar Lake Channel. It also goes under Burnham Road and crosses 21st Street at ground level. Along the way, it connects with several nature trails before ending at the Cedar Lake Trail.
Trail History
The trail runs next to an active railway line. This railway was once part of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway. Today, the Twin Cities and Western Railroad still uses this line for freight trains.
How Many People Use the Trail
The Kenilworth Trail is very popular!
Daily Visitors
In 2013, reports showed that about 2,100 bicyclists and 410 pedestrians used the trail every day.
Annual Use
By 2019, the trail had about 746,000 visitors each year. This makes it the most used trail in Minneapolis's park system, especially considering its length.
Recent Changes
In May 2019, a part of the Kenilworth Trail was closed. This was because of construction for the Southwest Light Rail Transit line. The entire trail is expected to reopen in the summer of 2022.
