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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Fort Snelling

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United States

Minnesota

Hennepin County

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Fort Snelling

Moderate

4.6

(8000)

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Fort Snelling

02:53

49.0km

190m

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: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.0 km for 213 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.66 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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5.50 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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6.08 km

Big Rivers Regional Trail viewpoint

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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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12.0 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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15.1 km

Robert Piram Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This new bike path was opened in 2020 and runs between Harriet Island Regional Park and Kaposia Landing Fields in South St. Paul. It adds to the already impressive network …

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23.4 km

Viewpoint

31.3 km

Little Pig's Eye Lake

Lake

45.2 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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46.7 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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47.4 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 …

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49.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

4.13 km

979 m

365 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

11.1 km

535 m

275 m

Elevation

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook – Fort Snelling loop from Fort Snelling

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Big Rivers Regional Trail viewpoint

Harriet Island Regional Park

Robert Piram Regional Trail

Mississippi River Views at Crosby Farm Regional Park

Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

Fort Snelling

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