This guide focuses on nine segments of the river from the city of Anoka in the northern reaches of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area to South St. Paul and Hastings at its southern tip. Road or trail construction may change or block routes temporarily.
Point your cursor at the map numbers below to see areas contained on each map. Clicking will take you to a description of the area and a link to a larger map.
Did You Know?
Under the right conditions, certain freshwater mussel species live for as many as 10 to 100 years. This lifespan is one of the longest for any creature on earth.