Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Dakota Hills Park

Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Dakota Hills Park

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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Dakota Hills Park

02:25

55.5km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 16.7 km for 684 m

After 18.7 km for 513 m

After 37.4 km for 1.36 km

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9.45 km

Schaar's Bluff Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great views of the lake. Amazing bike trail that is super wide, has great hills, cleared sandstone cliffs to make room for the trail, and a Bison herd to watch for.

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10.5 km

Spring Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you cycle along this part of the Mississippi River Trail, you'll come across the Spring Lake Overlook. This viewpoint has a great vista across the lake and surrounding area. …

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15.5 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Several nice sitting areas and picnic setups with informative signs.

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15.9 km

Spring Lake Park Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Tucked up against the Mississippi River this park offers a variety of outdoor recreation and leisure options. The trails invite hikers and bikers to explore while the water calls to …

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17.6 km

Archery Range view

Highlight • Structure

One of the few bike trials I can think of where you can see a great archery range! Worth a stop if you bring your bow.

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18.0 km

Pine Bend Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Don't let the gravel scare you off, this road is generally well packed and graded. It may be a bit rough right after winter but from late spring on you should be fine with road tires.

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39.1 km