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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Hastings

Mountain biking trails

Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Hastings

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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Hastings

01:38

30.6km

160m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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8.94 km

Schaar's Bluff Trail

Highlight • Trail

Great views of the lake. Amazing bike trail that is super wide, has great hills, cleared sandstone cliffs to make room for the trail, and a Bison herd to watch for.

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2

10.0 km

Spring Lake Overlook

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As you cycle along this part of the Mississippi River Trail, you'll come across the Spring Lake Overlook. This viewpoint has a great vista across the lake and surrounding area. …

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11.3 km

Mississippi River Trail Viewpoints

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4

13.7 km

Spring Lake Park Bison Reintroduction Area

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Once the predominant grazer of the American grasslands, the Bison is now being reintroduced into its historic habitats. The first group was established here in October of 2022 and the …

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5

15.3 km

Spring Lake Park Reserve

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Tucked up against the Mississippi River this park offers a variety of outdoor recreation and leisure options. The trails invite hikers and bikers to explore while the water calls to …

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6

16.5 km

Bison Reintroduction Area, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dakota County is planning on reintroducing Bison to this area in fall 2022.

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7

18.5 km

Missisippi River Trail - Bridge Overlook

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The bridge has a cut-out for this very pretty view.

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8

20.2 km

Bridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another overlook from a bridge; very pretty.

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30.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

3.82 km

2.03 km

Surfaces

28.0 km

1.95 km

603 m

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