Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 1498 Mendota Heights Road, Mendota Heights, MN (Driving directions)
Admission: Free
Located along the northern edge of Dakota County from Eagan to Lilydale, the Big Rivers Regional Trail is a scenic paved trail. It overlooks the meeting of the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers.
The trail links to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, hundreds of miles of trails and historic landmarks, including Fort Snelling, Pike Island and, one of Minnesota's oldest settlements, the city of Mendota.
The 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.
Trailhead closure
From Oct. 3-Nov. 3, the Lone Oak Trailhead access will be closed due to MnDOT's construction on the intersection with Highway 13 and Lone Oak Road.
Maps:
All Season MapFor geo-enabled maps, download Dakota County Parks maps on the Avenza app.
Park Ordinance
Trail conditions
Amenities
- 6-mile paved trail
- Portable toilet (closed for improvement project)
- Free parking (closed for improvement project)
Activities