E 900th Street to E 1200th Street, between Colona and Geneseo about 3.3 miles August 1, 2021

A beautiful metal bridge, a lock and dam, plenty of parking, and an outhouse are at the beginning of today's journey (located here). The ride starts on the south side of the canal.  After crossing E 900th street, the path, which starts as fine gravel/sand is not adjacent to the canal.  Native plants and trees are between the bike trail and the canal.  This area is well shaded and a beautiful portion.  The path "rejoins" the canal when you reach another lock and dam and then continues next to the canal.  The trail also switches to the north side of the canal before you hit E 1200th Street. If you take the paved road north of the canal from E900th street eastward, Hennepin Canal Trail, you will find an area (although unpaved) to put in a kayak or canoe before you come to E1200th street.  There is an area for parking here too.