Mississippi River Regional Trail
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Hennepin County, MN
Point-to-point trail in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Hennepin County, MN. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 21.8 mi (35.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 256 ft (78 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 5 min
- High point
- 879 ft (268 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Shelter #2 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Shelter: Riedel Gazebo 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Shelter: Shelter #1 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Shelter 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Shelter 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Shelter 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Pavillion #2 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Shelter: Pavillion #1 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Pumpkin Roundabout 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Stone Grill 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Shelter 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Amphitheatre 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from start
- Shelter 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from start
- Shelter 18.3 mi (29.5 km) from start
- Shelter 19.9 mi (32 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mississippi River Regional Trail
How long is Mississippi River Regional Trail?
Mississippi River Regional Trail is 21.8 mi (35.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 5 min. It climbs 256 ft (78 m) in total, up to a high point of 879 ft (268 m).
How hard is Mississippi River Regional Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mississippi River Regional Trail?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mississippi River Regional Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 2.4 mi (3.9 km), 10.3 mi (16.5 km), 16.3 mi (26.2 km). Toilets: 2 mi (3.3 km), 2 mi (3.3 km), 2.4 mi (3.9 km).
Is Mississippi River Regional Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (49% under trees).
What can you do on Mississippi River Regional Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Mississippi River Regional Trail?
McDonald's, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Pump n Munch, 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Mississippi River Regional Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Mississippi River Regional Trail
- Mississippi River Regional Trail Mississippi National River and Recreation Area · Easy · 6.5 mi (10.4 km)
- Saint Anthony Parkway Regional Trail Hennepin County · Easy · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- Victory Memorial Byway District Victory Memorial Regional Park · Easy · 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Shingle Creek Regional Trail Palmer Lake Park · Easy · 10.1 mi (16.3 km)
- Shingle Creek Regional Trail Webber Park · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.8 km)
- Emerson Bike Boulevard Hennepin County · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Northeast Byway District St. Anthony Parkway · Easy · 6.6 mi (10.7 km)
- 5th St Bikeway Hennepin County · Easy · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
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