View of the Mississippi River – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Inver Grove Heights

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View of the Mississippi River – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Inver Grove Heights

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View of the Mississippi River – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Inver Grove Heights

02:51

47.4km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.24 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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10.3 km

Memorial to the story of Maiden Rock

Highlight • Monument

This is a beautiful view of the Mississippi Valley.

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17.9 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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19.4 km

Spring Lake Park Bison Reintroduction Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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22.8 km

Bridge Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Another overlook from a bridge; very pretty.

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23.2 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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24.0 km

Wildflowers at spring lake NWA

Highlight • Natural

24.2 km

Schaar's Bluff

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great park with bison, biking, and archery!

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47.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

5.99 km

3.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

17.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

11°C

4°C

37 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Bike Ride on the Mississippi River Greenway from Pine Bend to Schaar's Bluff 2025-04-20

Martha and I embarked on this ride with a bit of fear and trepidation because the last time we attempted it on April 4, 2020, we encountered many discontinuous sections of the trail. A local bike rider even offered assistance with navigating the numerous detours.