This highlight is more of a utilitarian highlight than a scenic highlight. It marks the eastern terminus of the Minnesota River Greenway which is a beautiful, paved bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs along the south bank of the Minnesota River between the Cedar Avenue Bridge on the east and the Interstate Highway 35 bridge on the west.

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1. Minnesota River Greenway

18.3km

01:13

60m

Cycle the easy 11.4-mile Minnesota River Greenway for scenic river views, wildlife spotting, and a smooth, paved ride through the Minnesota

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2. Black Dog Lake loop

19.3km

01:09

90m

This easy 12.0-mile touring cycling loop around Black Dog Lake in Minnesota offers wildlife views and scenic river landscapes.

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3. Big Rivers and Mendota Trail Loop

22.3km

01:39

130m

Cycle the easy 13.8-mile Big Rivers and Mendota Trail Loop, offering scenic views of the Minnesota and Mississippi River confluence.

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Elevation 210 m

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Location: Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

1. Minnesota River Greenway

2. Black Dog Lake loop

3. Big Rivers and Mendota Trail Loop

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