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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA bridge spans the Mississippi River between wooded shores.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
I-494 Bridge to Spring Lake
Map of Section 17 of the Trail User Guide
There are walking paths inside area parks, however no designated bike trails currently exist in this section. Please enjoy exploring the parks and other places of interest, check back periodically for new developments along the river.

For more information: On the east side of the river, visit Dakota County's website or call the Planning Department at (952)891-7039. The City of St. Paul Park manages Riverside and Lions Levee Parks (651)459-9785. Washington County has responsibility for bike routes on the west side of the river, including Grey Cloud Island (651)430-4325.

 
 
Headwaters of the Mississippi  

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The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.

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Last Updated: November 14, 2006 at 12:50 EST