Columbus loop
A road and trail ride.
Approximate distance: 32 mi
This is a loop ride that takes you northeast of Shoreview into rural Anoka County north of Lino Lakes to the city of Columbus. The route begins by heading north of Shoreview into Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park. After riding through the park, the route continues north to Rondeau Lake Rd which continues north to Lake Dr in Columbus. The route then returns southwest on Lake Dr to Lino Lakes where it takes the Rice Creek trail near the Rookery Activity Center to return south back to the Shoreview CC. The ride is relatively flat, and all the roads travelled have good shoulders.
Directions:
From the Shoreview CC go north on Victoria St to Tanglewood Dr.
Go east to Hodgson Rd Connect and then north to Hodson Rd.
Go north on Hodson Rd to Cty Rd I.
Turn east on Cty Rd I and then north on Donegal Dr.
Ride north on Donegal Dr to Sherwood Rd.
Turn east on Sherwood Rd and then north on Evergreen Ln.
Ride to Bucher Ave and go west, turning north on Stephens Cir.
Take a short path north across a small bridge to Mackubin Ave.
Go north to Ash St and cross to Ware Rd.
Go north on Ware Rd to Ash St and turn east.
Go to Shadow Lake Rd and turn north.
When Shadow Lake Rd ends take a trail to the right into Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park.
Follow the trail east to near a boat launch and then take the road to the left.
Follow the road to the park entrance at Main St and then go north on a trail adjacent to the road.
After the trail crosses I-35E, take the first right onto Rondeau Lake Rd.
Follow Rondeau Lake Rd and enter Columbus where the road becomes Furman St.
Follow Furman St north and then west until it ends at Lake Dr.
Turn left onto Lake Dr and follow it southwest.
Just past I-35W, turn left on Town Center Pkwy.
Take the Rice Creek trail south from the Rookery Activity Center to Birch St just past the Rice Lake Elementary School.
Go west on Birch St to Ware Rd.
Go south on Ware Rd to Ash St.
Cross Ash St and take Mackubin Ave south to Stephens Cir and then east on Bucher Ave.
Turn south on Evergreen Ln and go to Sherwood Rd.
Turn west on Sherwood Rd and ride to Hodgson Rd.
Turn south on Hodgson Rd and continue to Hodgson Rd Connect.
Take Hodgson Rd Connect south to Tanglewood Dr.
Turn west on Tanglewood Dr and go to Victoria Ave.
Turn south on Victoria Ave and return to the Shoreview CC.
Route section approximate distances (see map):
Shoreview CC to Cty Rd I – 3 mi
Cty Rd I to Birch St – 3 mi
Birch St to Rondeau Lake Rd – 6 mi
Rondeau Lake Rd to Lake Dr – 5 mi
Lake Dr to Birch St – 9 mi
Birch St to Shoreview CC – 6 mi