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  2. MN
  3. …Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Mendota Heights
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“An easy route in the heart of the Twin Cities. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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11.9

Miles

19.1

KM

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Singletrack

716' 218 m

High

691' 211 m

Low

148' 45 m

Up

148' 45 m

Down

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Avg Grade (0°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Overview

A route right in the heart of the Twin Cities along the banks of the Minnesota River.

Description

Unlike the other Minnesota River Bottom trails, this trail travels solely within the Fort Snelling State Park. The trail starts at the Sibley House Historic Site and runs southwest to the Highway 77 bridge.

The route is mostly flat. The first section leaves the river near the Sibley House and runs along the bluffs. Under the Highway 55 bridge, seepage from the hillside may run across the trail, making for some damp, muddy spots.

From there, the trail tiptoes between the river and the floodplain. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for planes overhead as you're very close to the Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport.

The rest of the route skirts the south bank of the river to Highway 77. Turn around here to retrace your route back to the start.

Contacts

Land Manager: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 11 votes

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in Mendota Heights

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  4.1 from 11 votes
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#1

in Mendota Heights

#23

in Minnesota

#1,985

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Bridge across creek.
Jun 28, 2023 near Eagan, MN
Historic Sibley House
Dec 8, 2014 near Mendota…, MN
Tunnel under the rail road tracks.
Dec 8, 2014 near Mendota…, MN

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Aug 29, 2021
Daniel Stark
Jul 13, 2021
Shaun Cooper
Trail is in fantastic condition! Some narrow parts are bushy with very little room for crossing so make sure to take it slow in those sections.
Sep 26, 2020
Larry Stephan
Trail in decent condition, with a little water run-off under Mendota bridge. 14.4mi — 1h 24m
Sep 25, 2020
Lou Hibbard
Trail in good shape, c
Aug 1, 2020
Chad Pruden
high river at 4.4mile shortened our tip a little. 10mi — 1h 30m
Jun 22, 2019
Eddie Sears
May 16, 2019
Kitch Kitchen
Currently underwater
Feb 3, 2019
Jamin Acaso

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