Fort Snelling – Harriet Island Regional Park loop from Fort Snelling State Park

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Fort Snelling – Harriet Island Regional Park loop from Fort Snelling State Park

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Fort Snelling – Harriet Island Regional Park loop from Fort Snelling State Park

01:33

26.5km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.91 km for 19 m

After 4.31 km for 23 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.72 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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4.47 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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5.98 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.

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15.8 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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18.9 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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21.3 km

Viewpoint

21.7 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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22.3 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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22.7 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 …

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