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St. Paul Grand Round – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

St. Paul Grand Round – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

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St. Paul Grand Round – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

03:26

55.2km

240m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 25, 2025

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.81 km

Viewpoint

4.07 km

St. Paul Grand Round

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

St. Paul's Grand Round was envisioned in the late 19th century as a continuous loop around the city of "parked" areas. Landscape architect H.W. S. Cleveland saw the potential of linking Lake Phalen and Lake Como with the Mississippi River, though his plan didn't come to exact fruition, you can still follow the path around the city and visit some of its best features.

Tip by

7.33 km

Mississippi River Views at Crosby Farm Regional Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Crosby Farm, you can find shaded areas along the river that are perfect for taking a break, having a snack, or simply enjoying the river views.

Tip by

10.8 km

Mississippi River overlook on Interstate 35E

Highlight • Bridge

There is a bicycle and pedestrian path over the Mississippi River on Interstate 35 East.

Tip by

13.2 km

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Highlight • River

At the tip of Pike Island in St. Paul Minnesota, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers join forces on their way to the Gulf of Mexico. If you look carefully, you can notice that the Mississippi River (on the north side of Pike Island) runs relatively clear, and the Minnesota River (on the south side of Pike Island) runs stained brown with runoff from agricultural fields to the west.

Tip by

13.6 km

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Big Rivers Regional Trail is named after the confluence of Minnesota River and Mississippi River that takes place at the southern end of the trail. The trail itself mostly follows the Mississippi River and provides great views of the impressive river.

Tip by

16.8 km

Minnesota Riverbank Trail

Highlight • Trail

20.1 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

28.9 km

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Highlight • Forest

This section of the Mendota Trail, just north of the East Trailhead Minnesota River Greenway is really, really beautiful riding through the lush Minnesota River Valley. This great section of riding is on generally smooth, hard-packed dirt trails with little elevation so you can really enjoy your surroundings.

Tip by

52.3 km

Lake Nokomis

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Lake Nokomis Trail in Minnesota is a 7.3-mile paved path that stretches from Minneapolis to Burnsville, connecting three communities: Minneapolis, Richfield, and Bloomington. This 10-foot-wide trail is popular for biking, walking, jogging, and inline skating, while also being wheelchair accessible. Along its route, the trail passes through parks, residential areas, and near popular attractions like the Mall of America and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It links to other regional trails, such as the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Minnesota River Greenway, with parking available at various points, including Taft Park and the Cedar Nichols Trailhead. Lake Nokomis spans 204 acres and is a true natural highlight of the trail.

Tip by

53.9 km

Minnehaha Creek

Lake

55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

15.7 km

2.58 km

2.45 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

20.3 km

10.1 km

326 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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St. Paul Grand Round – Big Rivers Regional Trail loop from 46th Street

St. Paul Grand Round

Mississippi River Views at Crosby Farm Regional Park

Mississippi River overlook on Interstate 35E

Confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers

Big Rivers Regional Trail

Minnesota Riverbank Trail

Forested Section of the Mendota Trail in the Minnesota River Valley

Lake Nokomis

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