Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

Minnesota

National Scenic Byway

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Byway Details

Designation
National Scenic Byway
Length
45 mi in Minnesota

About Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway is a 45.3-mile National Scenic Byway in Minnesota that also carries designation as a Minnesota State Scenic Byway. The route runs through Minneapolis and a ring of neighboring communities, including Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Hilltop, Columbia Heights, Lauderdale and St. Anthony. At just over 45 miles, the drive makes a full outing across the city and its edges. It links a series of trails that sit right along the road. Late summer into early fall is the most comfortable stretch to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 72°F and lows near 54°F, while July highs reach about 83°F. Several trails lie within a tenth of a mile of the byway. The Winchell Trail is a hike, and the Bde Maka Ska Lake Trail, Cedar Lake Trail and Lake of the Isles Trail serve cross-country skiers in winter.

Scenic byway data: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 69–83°F and lows of 49–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lower St Anthony Falls, MN weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high8° low
  2. Feb27° high12° low
  3. Mar40° high24° low
  4. Apr55° high36° low
  5. May69° high49° low
  6. Jun79° high59° low
  7. Jul83° high64° low
  8. Aug80° high62° low
  9. Sep72° high54° low
  10. Oct56° high41° low
  11. Nov40° high27° low
  12. Dec27° high15° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Towns along the route
Robbinsdale · Golden Valley · Minneapolis · Hilltop · Columbia Heights · Lauderdale · St. Anthony

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 2 miles of the route, PostGIS distance)