Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Nininger Township

Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Nininger Township

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Spring Lake Park Reserve – View of the Mississippi River loop from Nininger Township

01:45

39.7km

230m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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292 m

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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10.9 km

Spring Lake Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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15.8 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Several nice sitting areas and picnic setups with informative signs.

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16.2 km

Spring Lake Park Reserve

Highlight • Forest

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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16.8 km

Fahey Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Access point to the Mississippi Greenway Trail

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17.0 km

Archery Range view

Highlight • Structure

One of the few bike trials I can think of where you can see a great archery range! Worth a stop if you bring your bow.

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24.4 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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24.6 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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39.7 km

End point

Parking

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