Duluth Junction – St. Croix Crossing Bridge loop from Pine Springs

Duluth Junction – St. Croix Crossing Bridge loop from Pine Springs

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Duluth Junction – St. Croix Crossing Bridge loop from Pine Springs

02:17

56.5km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.42 km

Capaul's Pond

Lake

2.88 km

Gateway State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Gateway State Trail is a paved 18-mile multi-use trail from the city of St. Paul to Pine Point Regional Park.

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7.88 km

At the intersection of the Gateway and Brown's Creek trails sits a small pavilion about the railroads that were used on these trails, and a couple of picnic tables. A common resting place for people using the trails.

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12.3 km

Wrought Iron Truss Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Originally built in 1873, this truss bridge was moved to the Gateway Trail in 2011.

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15.1 km

Pine Point Regional Park Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Pine Point Regional Park is a natural oasis with pine woods, lakes and wetlands. Hike along five miles of trails, spot birds and wildlife. The park also connects to the Gateway State Trail, a 18-mile paved path that runs to St. Paul.

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22.3 km

Duluth Junction – Brown's Creek State Trail & Gateway State Trail Intersection

Highlight • Trail

The Brown's Creek State Trail and Gateway State Trail meet here at Duluth Junction. There is a large parking area along with restrooms at this trailhead, making it a great spot to start your ride.

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28.4 km

The Stone Bridge Near Stillwater

Highlight • Bridge

Only visible from the bike trail.

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29.4 km

Scenic overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot to rest and enjoy the babbling creek next to the trail.

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35.5 km

St. Croix Crossing Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the scenic St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin, the St. Croix Crossing Bridge is a stunning feat of engineering and design. It’s one of only two extradosed bridges in the USA, blending cable-stayed and concrete box elements for a sleek and elegant look. Opened in 2017, the bridge offers a wonderful walking path with panoramic views.

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56.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.1 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 19 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

August 22, 2024,Aaron rides in Stillwater

Pretty nice day until the loop around the bridges. Rained a little harder and we got wet but by then we were done. Aaron made it on the Myrad (harder saddle) without too much discomfort.