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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Stone Arch Bridge loop from Columbia Heights

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Stone Arch Bridge loop from Columbia Heights

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Stone Arch Bridge loop from Columbia Heights

02:20

46.9km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.0 km for 186 m

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View of downtown Minneapolis from Nicollet Island Park

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Nicollet Island Park is located in the heart of Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. It is just north of St. Anthony Falls in Minneapolis and has great views of downtown. …

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14.4 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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15.0 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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23.8 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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24.8 km

St. Paul Grand Round

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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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27.1 km

Ford Dam Scenic Overlook

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Ford Dam, also known as Lock and Dam No. 1, belonged to the Ford Motor Company and supplied electricity to its Twin Cities Assembly Plant on the east side of …

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35.1 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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37.4 km

Viewpoint

39.0 km

Walking or biking the iconic Stone Arch Bridge is a must-do while in Minneapolis. The path of the bridge offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline and the Mississippi River. The bridge itself is a beautiful stone masterpiece.

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46.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

5.61 km

2.79 km

2.62 km

1.25 km

Surfaces

32.2 km

12.5 km

812 m

743 m

697 m

Elevation

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Stone Arch Bridge loop from Columbia Heights

View of downtown Minneapolis from Nicollet Island Park

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Mississippi River Trail (Twin Cities Section)

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

St. Paul Grand Round

Ford Dam Scenic Overlook

Franklin Avenue Bridge

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