Mississippi River Trail
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Dakota County, MN
Out-and-back trail in Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Dakota County, MN. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.1 mi (11.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 115 ft (35 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 20 min
- High point
- 942 ft (287 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Shelter 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Bike repair station 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Bike repair station 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Historic site: St Paul Southern Electric Railway 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Pine Bend Historical Marker and site of Medicine Bottle Village 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Mississippi River Trail
How long is Mississippi River Trail?
Mississippi River Trail is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 20 min. It climbs 115 ft (35 m) in total, up to a high point of 942 ft (287 m).
How hard is Mississippi River Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mississippi River Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mississippi River Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 2.1 mi (3.5 km). Toilets: 2.1 mi (3.4 km).
Is Mississippi River Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Mississippi River Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Mississippi River Trail?
Subway, 1.3 mi (2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Holiday, 1.3 mi (2 km).
Is this a good week for Mississippi River 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.
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- 70th St Trail Dakota County · Easy · 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Rock Island Mississippi National River and Recreation Area · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- 70th St Trail Washington County · Easy · 8.6 mi (13.9 km)
- Prairie Loop (south) Harmon Park Reserve · Easy · 6.1 mi (9.8 km)
- Salem Hills Harmon Park Reserve · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Aspen Loop (north) Salem Hills Park · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km)
- Southeast Path Dakota County · Easy · 0.6 mi (0.9 km)
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