Access Hopkins

05/18/2026

Just next to Hopkins, the Lone Lake Single-track Mountain Bike Park celebrates 5 years on May 30!

Can you believe it's been 5 years already?!
Come out and join us as we celebrate this great milestone. Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 1pm, at the Lone Lake Park Picnic Shelter.
We'll be hosting a group ride at 10:30, and we'll grill some food, enjoy some cold beverages on hand, and hang out with some good people. You can meet the trail crew, and find out for yourself what it takes to keep the trail rolling so smooth.
https://www.minnetonkamn.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3858/1224?curm=5&cury=2026

05/15/2026

The bike trail system along the METRO Green Line Extension is reopened and ready for riders.

05/11/2026

With five major bike trails, lots of everyday amenities within walking distance, and good transit options (that will be even better next year when the Green Line Extension opens), Hopkins offers good transportation options instead of automatically reaching for the car keys for every trip. Access Hopkins can help you with next steps.

Since the start of the war with Iran at the end of February, gas prices have risen from around $2.80 to over $4. The spike in fuel costs have encouraged Minnesotans to look for other ways to get around.

05/11/2026

The city of Hopkins invites residents to participate in Bike to Work Week.

05/10/2026

An amazing day with a group ride celebrating the official ribbon-cutting to open the Cedar Lake SWLRT Trail. The ride started and ended at the Downtown Hopkins Station where Access Hopkins, West Metro Active Transportation Alliance, Tonka Cycle & Ski and Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota and other organizations cheered the riders. Thanks to Metro Transit, Three Rivers Park District, City of Hopkins and 100's who participated. While the bike trail is open now, rail service on the Green Line Extension starts in 2027.

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

What a great turn out for the ride to the Open Trails to the Rails ribbon cutting!

Up next, find the Access Hopkins table at the Food Truck Festival on Mainstreet

05/09/2026

A detour for the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail (see detour map below) will be set up Monday, May 11 using 9th Avenue N and 14th Avenue N.

05/07/2026

Stop by at the new Downtown Hopkins Green Line Extension station for a tour of the station platform and a LRT train this Saturday, May 9th just south of the intersection of 8th Ave South and Excelsior Blvd. Service on the Green Line Extension begins in 2027. Access Hopkins will be tabling at the station site starting at 1 pm. See you there!

We’ve got a big weekend ahead of us. Here are a few friendly reminders before heading out the door.

🚍 Buses are replacing Blue Line trains between Target Field and Fort Snelling Saturday and Sunday to allow for construction. Board replacement buses at or near light rail stations.

🚪On Saturday, we welcome you to two big events – Doors Open at the North Loop Garage and Open Trails to the Rails with activities along the Green Line Extension.

🏀 The Timberwolves and Lynx will fill the Target Center on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the Wild take the ice Saturday night at the Grand Casino Arena. Save money and stress by taking transit to the game!

📲 No matter what your weekend plans are, we’re here to get you where you want to go. Find more information and plan your trip on our website, or call, chat, or text us for trip planning help. Save time and money by purchasing an All-Day Pass through our app or at any ticket machine.

05/07/2026