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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Lexington Parkway

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Lexington Parkway

Moderate

4.8

(6704)

15,433

riders

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Lexington Parkway

02:58

48.7km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.9 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.20 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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9.95 km

Fort Snelling

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Snelling, a National Historic Landmark located on the Dakota homeland known as Bdote, has a rich history over the last 10,000 years. Visitors can explore stories of the military …

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23.7 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the Minnesota River Greenway is just after you cross the Minnesota River near the East Trailhead. From this spot on the paved trail, you get nice views of the Cedar Avenue Bridge.

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24.2 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of …

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33.0 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

39.1 km

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Big Rivers Regional Trail is named after the confluence of Minnesota River and Mississippi River that takes place at the southern end of the trail. The trail itself mostly follows …

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39.9 km

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Highlight • River

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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40.5 km

Big Rivers Regional Trail viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a spot along the Big Rivers Regional Trail with benches where you can sit and admire the Mississippi River flowing by. Just a few meters away, you can also see the confluence with the Minnesota River.

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42.3 km

Mississippi River overlook on Interstate 35E

Highlight • Bridge

There is a bicycle and pedestrian path over the Mississippi River on Interstate 35 East.

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.7 km

10.7 km

2.97 km

2.51 km

1.86 km

Surfaces

25.4 km

16.1 km

6.60 km

644 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Today

Wednesday 15 July

34°C

23°C

13 %

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Lexington Parkway

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

Fort Snelling

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

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