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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from 46th Street

Franklin Avenue Bridge – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from 46th Street

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4.6

(5609)

19,402

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from 46th Street

02:16

52.5km

350m

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: April 30, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.03 km

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

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This 22-mile-long creek is very popular among kayakers and canoeists as it provides a nice current to get going. This point offers stunning panoramic views from the bank, providing benches to sit and enjoy the scenery.

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2.13 km

Mississippi River Trail (Twin Cities Section)

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Along the 3,000+ miles of Mississippi River Trail you'll find hundreds of highlights. However, the section that runs along the river between the Twin Cities might just be some of …

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8.08 km

Franklin Avenue Bridge

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At 1055 feet long and with a span of 400 feet, this bridge is an impressive sight to behold, even more impressive is the view of the Mississippi River from the bridge.

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13.5 km

Mississippi River Trail

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This section of the Mississippi River Trail features a causeway that runs directly along the river, providing a pleasant ride with scenic river views, the city skyline in the background, and surrounding trees creating a charming and peaceful atmosphere.

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17.2 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

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One of the bridges that connects St. Paul and Minneapolis that has a great view above the trees along the river.

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31.3 km

Viewpoint

31.9 km

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

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At the tip of Pike Island in St. Paul Minnesota, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers join forces on their way to the Gulf of Mexico. If you look carefully, you …

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36.1 km

River Valley Overlook

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

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46.9 km

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

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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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52.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

2.93 km

2.33 km

887 m

628 m

525 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

5.72 km

143 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Franklin Avenue Bridge – Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook loop from 46th Street

Minnehaha Creek (bridge)

Mississippi River Trail (Twin Cities Section)

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Mississippi River Trail

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

River Valley Overlook

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

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