Mississippi River Regional Trail
Minnesota
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3.2 mi
Distance
23 ft
Gain
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Mississippi River Regional Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 23 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Mississippi River Regional Trail is a 6.48-mile out-and-back trail in Minnesota with 23 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the Mississippi River and is managed by the National Park Service.
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