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Mississippi River Overlook – St. Paul Grand Round loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Mississippi River Overlook – St. Paul Grand Round loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Moderate

4.7

(1994)

13,630

hikers

Mississippi River Overlook – St. Paul Grand Round loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

02:38

10.1km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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956 m

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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1.46 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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3.31 km

View of the Mississippi River

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place to pull over and head down to the platform to take in the view over the river.

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4.42 km

Viewpoint

4.68 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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8.54 km