Harriet Island Regional Park – Fort Snelling loop from Lilydale

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Harriet Island Regional Park – Fort Snelling loop from Lilydale

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Harriet Island Regional Park – Fort Snelling loop from Lilydale

01:27

24.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 16.8 km for 19 m

After 17.2 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

Upper Landing Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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5.93 km

Harriet Island Regional Park

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the region's most popular parks, Harriet Island has a wide array of amenities on offer. The main draw, of course if the frontage along the Mississippi River, but …

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9.05 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. …

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

12.0 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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12.6 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 …

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16.6 km

Fort Snelling

Highlight • Historical Site

I hadn't been here in maybe 40 years since I was in 6th grade. There is quite a bit to see here in this rebuilt fort. Neat to see how …

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17.4 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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21.9 km

Sam Morgan Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Sam Morgan Regional Trail is a great paved path along the Mississippi River. Runners, walkers and cyclists enjoy taking this trail, as it gives them great views of the Mississippi River, the downtown skyline, the Cathedral, and High Bridge.

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