Mississippi River Greenway

Hours: Daily, 5 a.m.–10 p.m.
Phone:952-891-7000
Address: 1308 N. Concord St., South St. Paul (Driving directions)
Admission: Free

The Mississippi River Greenway runs for 28 miles along the Mississippi River from St. Paul to Hastings. It provides scenic views of the river and connections to local parks, trails and other community destinations. The trail is intended for nonmotorized uses such as walking, bicycling and in-line skating, with trail connections to:

River to River Greenway (South St. Paul to Lilydale)
Robert Piram Regional Trail (South St. Paul to St. Paul)
Point Douglas Regional Trail (Hastings to Prescott, Wisconsin)
Vermillion River Greenway (Hastings)

All 28 continuous miles of the Mississippi River Greenway are open for use. Trailheads are located at:

Kaposia Landing Park, South St. Paul
Simon's Ravine Trailhead, South St. Paul
Swing Bridge Trailhead, Inver Grove Heights
Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead, Inver Grove Heights
Fahey Trailhead, Rosemount
Lock and Dam No. 2 Trailhead, Hastings
Schaar's Bluff Trailhead, Hastings

Maps: Trail Map Kiosk Map

For geo-enabled maps, download Dakota County Parks maps on the Avenza app.

Amenities

Restrooms at Kaposia Landing Park, Simon’s Ravine Trailhead, Swing Bridge Trailhead, Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead and Spring Lake Park Reserve. See a list of Mississippi River Greenway Trailheads.

Park Ordinance

Trail Conditions