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The Walking Bridge to Pike Island

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The Walking Bridge to Pike Island

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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    1. Pike Island loop — Fort Snelling State Park

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 26, 2025

    At the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, Pike Island rests below Fort Snelling’s bluffs. The Dakota call it Bdóte—“where the waters meet”—and regard it as their place of emergence. Zebulon Pike acquired the land in 1805, clearing the way for a military fort and eventually the Twin Cities. After the 1862 Dakota War, 1,600 women and children endured a winter camp here. Today a 3.7-mile trail skirts shores for hikers, anglers, and skiers.

      December 27, 2020

      Pike Island is named after early American explorer Zubulon Pike who camped here.

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        Location: St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

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