New York Life Eagle Statue – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from Westgate

New York Life Eagle Statue – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from Westgate

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New York Life Eagle Statue – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from Westgate

03:23

76.2km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.93 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.25 km

New York Life Eagle Statue

Highlight • Monument

This small park sits on .43 acres at the junction of Ramsey Street and Summit Avenue. The views, of course, are excellent, but perhaps the best known feature is the …

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10.9 km

Smith Avenue High Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The "High Bridge" has its deck 160 feet above the water, making it the highest bridge in St. Paul. The sweeping views from the top are worth the ride on their own.

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38.0 km

Thomas Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Thomas Lake Park is just off the side of the Pilot Knob Trail and is one of several parks in the area. The paved paths on the property connect to …

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51.1 km

River Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook point that is worth a break to appreciate the river, its islands, and the greenery surrounding it.

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64.4 km

Mendota Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Mendota Bridge gets its name from the Dakota word mendota, which means "meeting of the waters". The name is fitting as this is the final bridge over the Minnesota …

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65.8 km

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This overlook offers a great view of historic Fort Snelling across the Mississippi River gorge overlooking the confluence of two major waterways, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

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66.8 km

St. Paul Grand Round

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

St. Paul's Grand Round was envisioned in the late 19th century as a continuous loop around the city of "parked" areas. Landscape architect H.W. S. Cleveland saw the potential of …

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76.2 km

End point

Train Station

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