I'll second the use of the Gateway trail as quick means to
get to Wisconsin from Mpls-St.Paul. We use it when we leave
our St. Paul home and go on our multi-day rides Sometimes
the trail does get crowded, so you'll want to watch for the
usual hazards on this multi-use trail. I jump off of the
trail at County 12, aka 75th Street North, and take it east-
bound to Stillwater where I cross the bridge to the land of
Cheese and Beer. From there, take the first right and CLIMB
up to county E.
Another Option is to cross the St Croix River in Prescott.
County 21 south from Afton will take you there.
The Hwy I-94 bridge also has a sidewalk on the north side.
Take the frontage road on the south side of 94 and turn left
to go under the freeway just before reaching the bridge.
Once you get to Wisconsin, check out this link for road bike-
ability (is that a word?)
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/bike-
foot/countymaps.htm
Have fun, Jim
"Matt Kauffmann" <
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> Bryanska wrote:
>
> > I live in the Dinkytown/St. Anthony Main neighborhood of
> > Minneapolis and would like to find a scenic bike route
> > from Minneapolis to somewhere in Wisconsin (doesn't
> > matter where).
> >
> > What are my options? I bought a MPLS commuter map but am
> > having trouble finding a scenic route to WI. I thought
> > it'd be a nice summertime ride.
>
>
> I'd get to the Gateway trail. From Dinkytown go south on
> the river road
to
> Summit ave. That will take you to the Capitol in St. Paul.
> The Gateway
is
> on the other side of the Capitol building (north east of
> it towards 35E) That will take you all the way out to
> White Bear/Sillwater. From there take Manning Trail (95)
> to anyone of the places you can cross over to Wisconsin.
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