Lino Lakes: Discover Nature, Water and Cycling

Also in the area is Chomonix Golf Course. The offerings differ by activity and specific features; when comparing cycling routes in particular, information about difficulty, length and route characteristics can help. This lets you tailor your stay to what you want to do in Lino Lakes.

Parkland and Birdlife

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve covers more than 5,500 acres and is the largest park in Anoka County. Another distinctive feature of Lino Lakes is its American great blue heron colony: the city is home to one of the largest colonies of this species in Minnesota. The island colony is located on Peltier Lake Island. This brings together two distinct nature features: an extensive parkland and a bird colony in a specific location. The acreage figure refers to the park reserve, while Peltier Lake Island is the specific location of the great blue heron colony.

Paddling on the Rice Creek Water Trail

The Rice Creek Water Trail begins in Lino Lakes. Along the trail, there are several places where you can launch and take out canoes and kayaks. When planning a paddling trip, both the water trail’s starting point in Lino Lakes and the various places to get in and out along the route are relevant. This activity focuses on traveling by water, while the cycling routes in the park reserve offer a different kind of activity.

A Nature Program for Birthday Parties

Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes offers two-hour birthday parties that include a 45-minute program led by a nature educator. Options include amphibians and reptiles, with a live animal; insects; wolves; or birds. Building shelters is another option. The program combines different nature topics with a hands-on building activity. Book by phone. If you’re planning a party, it’s best to arrange the specific date by phone as well.

Compare Cycling Routes by Their Features

The two singletrack loops in Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve are green-rated beginner routes and are suitable for most cyclists. Rice Lake Trail and Sherman Lake Trail are similar in approximate length, so their individual route profiles are also worth comparing. Rice Lake Trail is about 1.7 miles long and includes some challenging climbs as well as flowing sections. Sherman Lake Trail is about 1.8 miles long and also offers flowing sections, along with some jumps and several downhill sections. The details distinguish the two trails by length and features, while the green rating applies to the singletrack loops.

Golf in a Park Setting

Chomonix Golf Course is set in the peaceful surroundings of Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve in Lino Lakes. Its tree-lined fairways and uninterrupted water views give the course a distinct landscape. Golf thus adds another specific leisure option in Lino Lakes alongside water activities and cycling.

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