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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Practice Green

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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Practice Green

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(7474)

7,475

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Schaar's Bluff Trail – Spring Lake Park Reserve loop from Practice Green

01:46

41.4km

250m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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11.9 km

Lake Rebecca Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

It'll be nice if they can smooth out this trail at some point, it's part of the BuMpY tEn MiLe LoOp around Hastings, which is a cool loop, but can …

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2

18.1 km

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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3

19.2 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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4

24.1 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

Several nice sitting areas and picnic setups with informative signs.

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5

24.5 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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6

25.1 km

Fahey Trailhead

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Access point to the Mississippi Greenway Trail

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7

26.8 km

Bison Reintroduction Area, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dakota County is planning on reintroducing Bison to this area in fall 2022.

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8

28.8 km

Missisippi River Trail - Bridge Overlook

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The bridge has a cut-out for this very pretty view.

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41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

5.58 km

1.64 km

180 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

1.72 km

345 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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