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:
All 28 continuous miles of the Mississippi River Greenway are open for use. Trailheads are located at:
Maps:
Trail Map Kiosk Map
For geo-enabled maps, download Dakota County Parks maps on the
Avenza app. Temporary closures
Pine Bend Trailhead to 117th Street
The trail will remain closed between the Pine Bend Trailhead and 117th Street until repairs can be completed later in 2026. Due to heavy traffic on nearby roads, there is no detour provided after reviewing traffic volumes. The previous detour was intended only as a temporary route.View south side closure map.
Grand Avenue to Wakota Scenic Trailhead
The Mississippi River Greenway is closed from Grand Avenue to the Wakota Scenic Trailhead through October 2026. A detour is available along Hardman Avenue. Please follow all posted detour signs. View detour map.
Amenities
- Restrooms at:
- Kaposia Landing Park
- Simon’s Ravine Trailhead
- Swing Bridge Trailhead
- Wakota Scenic Trailhead
- Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead
- Spring Lake Park Reserve
See a list of Mississippi River Greenway Trailheads.
Trail Conditions
Activities