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Mendota Heights

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Mendota Heights

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Moderate

2.5

(25)

65

riders

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

02:02

31.1km

150m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.12 km

Yet more off road style biking

Highlight • Bridge

2

5.81 km

Minnesota Riverbank Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

6.07 km

Mendota Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great trail for beginners and kids, because it's mostly flat; the biggest obstacle is a series of occasional muddy spots to keep you on your toes.

There's a lot to see, too, from the Minnesota River on one side to planes taking off and landing overhead, and historical artifacts in Fort Snelling State Park. (This trail is part of the park.)

Tip by

4

10.7 km

Mendota Trail

Highlight • Trail

5

13.5 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 riding is on generally smooth, hard-packed dirt trails with little elevation so you can really enjoy your surroundings.

Tip by

6

13.8 km

MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This highlight is more of a utilitarian highlight than a scenic highlight. It marks the eastern terminus of the Minnesota River Greenway which is a beautiful, paved bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs along the south bank of the Minnesota River between the Cedar Avenue Bridge on the east and the Interstate Highway 35 bridge on the west.

Tip by

7

14.5 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

Tip by

8

24.6 km

River Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook point that is worth a break to appreciate the river, its islands, and the greenery surrounding it.

Tip by

B

31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

10.0 km

4.97 km

975 m

501 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

11.5 km

5.02 km

766 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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