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Pine Bend Bluff SNA

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Pine Bend Bluff SNA

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Pine Bend Bluff SNA

Name: Pine Bend Bluff SNA
Rating: 2

Recommended by 5 road cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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Location: Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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1. Pine Bend Bluff SNA – View of the Mississippi River loop from West Saint Paul

39.6km

02:02

220m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. View of the Mississippi River – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Cottage Grove

67.3km

03:09

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Cedar-St. Croix

29.6km

01:20

200m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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oliviakellis

February 25, 2024

Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area stands as a pristine haven, preserving one of the Twin Cities metro area's largest undisturbed natural expanses. Atop the bluff, the goat prairie provides breathtaking vistas of the untamed Mississippi River, offering a rare glimpse into the wild beauty of the region. As one of the more secluded spots within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, it offers a serene escape into nature.

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Elevation 280 m

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Location: Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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Pine Bend Bluff SNA

1. Pine Bend Bluff SNA – View of the Mississippi River loop from West Saint Paul

2. View of the Mississippi River – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Cottage Grove

3. Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Cedar-St. Croix

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