Big Rivers Regional Trail

An outcropping of sandstone topped by limestone along the river bluffs.

Big Rivers Regional Trail is located along the northern edge of Dakota County from Eagan to Lilydale, the Big Rivers Regional Trail is a scenic 4 1/2-mile paved trail that overlooks the confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers.

The trail also links to the 72-mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of trails throughout the greater Twin Cities area and historic landmarks including Fort Snelling, Pike Island and, one of Minnesota's oldest settlements, the city of Mendota.

The Big Rivers Trailhead provides access to a nearly flat paved trail built on an abandoned railroad bed. Highway 55 in Mendota Heights, Interstate 494 in Eagan, and Interstate 35E in Mendota Heights are additional access points to the Big Rivers Regional Trail.

The trail is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is located at 1495 Sibley Memorial Highway in Mendota Heights Minnesota. For more information please call 952-891-7000.

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Coordinates: 44°52′02″N 93°10′26″W / 44.86722°N 93.17389°W / 44.86722; -93.17389


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