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Talk about an unforgettable bicycle adventure! A map of the Mississippi River bicycle route is available for download via. See America’s river start at Lake Itasca where it is little more than a stream and watch it grow and gain momentum until it forms the bluff lined valley to the south of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Ride it all or just enjoy a segment or two. The Mississippi River Trail provides opportunities tailored for bicyclists of all types and ages to follow America’s great river. Minnesota’s portion of the ten-state bikeway starts at the river’s source in Itasca State Park, where the water is just ankle-deep and a narrow small stream.
The route winds over 600 miles along the river and its various tributaries to the Iowa border, while passing through valleys, bluffs, prairies, and woodlands. The bikeway - from its Minnesota source and traveling downstream to the Delta Region at the Gulf of Mexico - is nearly 3,000 miles long.
When traveling the Mississippi River at the pace and intimacy of a bicycle, you will see what many tourists never will. You will be immersed in the river’s way of life -and share with your family and friends a route filled with history, enchantment, and remarkable adventure!
Minnesota’s route primarily relies on road shoulders and low-traffic roads, but also includes relatively long segments of scenic state and regional trails. You can match travel to your needs and desires - there is something for everyone - come experience and enjoy the river.
View the Ramsey area map (PDF) or visit Minnesota Department of Transportation's website for more information on the Mississippi River Trail.