Mississippi River Trail – Mississippi River Overlook loop from US Bank Stadium

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Mississippi River Trail – Mississippi River Overlook loop from US Bank Stadium

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Mississippi River Trail – Mississippi River Overlook loop from US Bank Stadium

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23.5km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.38 km for 228 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Weisman Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

The wild, angled walls of the Weisman Art Museum were designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. The museum's collections prominently feature modern art and, interestingly, Korean furniture.

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Mississippi River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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7.75 km

Lake Street–Marshall Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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Mississippi River Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewing platform onto the Mississippi River. There is a bench on the platform for you to take a break and enjoy the wonderful view.

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10.2 km

St. Paul Grand Round

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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13.0 km

Viewpoint

17.9 km

Eastern Trailhead of the Midtown Greenway

Highlight • Trail

This is the eastern trailhead of the Midtown Greenway, which heads directly west to Lake Calhoun on the other side of South Minneapolis.

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Mississippi River Trail – Minneapolis Riverfront

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

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