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Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Moderate

2.5

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Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

02:19

35.0km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.51 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.39 km

Yet more off road style biking

Highlight • Bridge

5.09 km

This is a great trail for beginners and kids, because it's mostly flat; the biggest obstacle is a series of occasional muddy spots to keep you on your toes.

There's a lot to see, too, from the Minnesota River on one side to planes taking off and landing overhead, and historical artifacts in Fort Snelling State Park. (This trail is part of the park.)

Tip by

8.47 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

16.8 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

Tip by

17.5 km

MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This highlight is more of a utilitarian highlight than a scenic highlight. It marks the eastern terminus of the Minnesota River Greenway which is a beautiful, paved bicycle and pedestrian trail that runs along the south bank of the Minnesota River between the Cedar Avenue Bridge on the east and the Interstate Highway 35 bridge on the west.

Tip by

17.8 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of riding is on generally smooth, hard-packed dirt trails with little elevation so you can really enjoy your surroundings.

Tip by

29.5 km

River Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

Tip by

35.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

10.7 km

4.77 km

2.57 km

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

10.5 km

7.37 km

832 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

28°C

14°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Yet more off road style biking