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Fort Snelling – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

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Fort Snelling – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

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Fort Snelling – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

02:06

35.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.97 km for 23 m

After 6.37 km for 19 m

After 21.4 km for 19 m

After 21.8 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.65 km

Hidden Falls Creek

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a small cascade that offers a tranquil escape within the city. Along the path, there is a bridge where you can stop and enjoy the view.

On the other side of the path, you can see a commercial district that was once a Ford Motor manufacturing plant, situated along the Mississippi River.

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6.57 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 fort and its surroundings, learn of the history of Native peoples, trade, soldiers, veterans, enslaved individuals, immigrants, and the evolving landscape. Admission fees vary with age, but MNHS members, Native Americans, and veterans are given free entry. Hours and days of operation vary by season.

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9.78 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 the Mississippi River and provides great views of the impressive river.

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10.6 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 can notice that the Mississippi River (on the north side of Pike Island) runs relatively clear, and the Minnesota River (on the south side of Pike Island) runs stained brown with runoff from agricultural fields to the west.

Tip by

11.2 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.

Tip by

11.6 km

Viewpoint

14.0 km

Pickerel Lake

Highlight • Lake

Pickerel Lake sits a short distance from the Mississippi River. Which makes sense, because the lake is an "oxbow lake", meaning it was left behind when the river shifted course. These days is a popular spot for fishing, and a number of running and cycling routes.

Tip by

22.0 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.

Tip by

27.5 km

Mississippi River Views at Crosby Farm Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Crosby Farm, you can find shaded areas along the river that are perfect for taking a break, having a snack, or simply enjoying the river views.

Tip by

35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

386 m

266 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

8.19 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

28°C

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Comments

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Fort Snelling – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

Hidden Falls Creek

Fort Snelling

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Big Rivers Regional Trail viewpoint

Pickerel Lake

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

Mississippi River Views at Crosby Farm Regional Park

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