Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.76 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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11.1 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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16.6 km

Mississippi River Trail (Twin Cities Section)

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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22.6 km

Franklin Avenue Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.1 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

6.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

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