From this spot on the wide, gravel trail, you get great views of the Minnesota River. Also known as Mnísota Wakpá in Dakota, Minnesota River is a 332-mile-long tributary of the Mississippi River in Minnesota. The river's name, derived from the Dakota phrase "Mnisota Makoce," means "land where the waters reflect the sky." Before its official naming in 1852, it was commonly known as the St. Peter River.

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1. View of the Minnesota River – Trail access parking loop from Bloomington Ferry

24.5km

01:56

90m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of the Minnesota River – Artesian Well loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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01:23

60m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the Minnesota River – Artesian Well loop from Gold Parking

36.6km

02:56

120m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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View of the Minnesota River

1. View of the Minnesota River – Trail access parking loop from Bloomington Ferry

2. View of the Minnesota River – Artesian Well loop from Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

3. View of the Minnesota River – Artesian Well loop from Gold Parking

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