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Mendota Heights

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Mendota Heights

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

Moderate

2.5

(25)

65

riders

Minnesota Riverbank Trail – Mendota Trail loop from Mendota Heights

02:15

33.9km

190m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.51 km for 99 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.39 km

Yet more off road style biking

Highlight • Bridge

2

5.09 km

Minnesota Riverbank Trail

Highlight • Trail

3

5.34 km

Mendota Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great trail for beginners and kids, because it's mostly flat; the biggest obstacle is a series of occasional muddy spots to keep you on your toes.

There's …

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8.37 km

Fort Snelling State Park

Nature Reserve

8.47 km

Gun Club Lake

Lake

6

16.8 km

View of Cedar Avenue Bridge from Minnesota River Greenway

Highlight • Viewpoint

Big bridge with a neat bike section mounted lower than the car section. Nice way to cross the river on a bike.

Tip by

7

17.5 km

MN River Greenway - Cedar Nichols Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This highlight is more of a utilitarian highlight than a scenic highlight. It marks the eastern terminus of the Minnesota River Greenway which is a beautiful, paved bicycle and pedestrian …

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8

17.8 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 …

Tip by

9

28.4 km

River Valley Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Overlook point that is worth a break to appreciate the river, its islands, and the greenery surrounding it.

Tip by

B

33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

10.7 km

4.55 km

2.57 km

275 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

11.1 km

5.99 km

620 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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