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Pickerel Lake – View of the Mississippi River loop from American Boulevard

Pickerel Lake – View of the Mississippi River loop from American Boulevard

Moderate

4.6

(7044)

7,982

riders

Pickerel Lake – View of the Mississippi River loop from American Boulevard

03:34

77.8km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.89 km for 99 m

After 3.07 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.03 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

5.08 km

River Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.7 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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18.5 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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38.0 km

Pine Bend Bluff SNA

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area stands as a pristine haven, preserving one of the Twin Cities metro area's largest undisturbed natural expanses. Atop the bluff, the goat prairie …

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39.8 km

St. Paul Electric Railway Monument

Highlight • Monument

This is a reconstruction of the Pine Bend Marker, originally construed in 1939; reconstructed in 2019. According to the Ramsey County Historical Society, The St. Paul Southern Electric Railway "achieved …

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41.4 km

View of the Mississippi River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this point in your hike, you'll be treated to wonderful views of the Mississippi River and the lush forest surrounding it.

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62.0 km

Thomas Lake Park

Highlight • Lake

Thomas Lake Park is just off the side of the Pilot Knob Trail and is one of several parks in the area. The paved paths on the property connect to …

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73.1 km

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Old Cedar Avenue Bridge has wide views of the Minnesota River. It's a popular spot for birdwatching—herons, egrets, and other wildlife are often seen here. The bridge connects to …

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77.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

26.7 km

5.56 km

529 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

27.0 km

897 m

225 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Pickerel Lake – View of the Mississippi River loop from American Boulevard

River Valley Overlook

Pickerel Lake

Robert Piram Regional Trail

Pine Bend Bluff SNA

St. Paul Electric Railway Monument

View of the Mississippi River

Thomas Lake Park

Old Cedar Avenue Bridge

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