Next Bike/Hike/Paddle Adventure – Inver Grove Heights

Along with the Inver Grove Heights (IGH) map in the MN Bike/Hike Guide, here is an At-A-Glance page to help you quickly find many fun things when planning your visit here. This Mississippi River community is a popular destination for your Twin Cities outdoor experiences. Staying in IGH for your next bike/hike/paddle adventure will also provide several other fun activities, good things to eat, shops, and must-see sights to enjoy.

Next Adventure – Where to Bike/Hike in the Area

In IGH, enjoy the bike-friendly trail connections that will get you around the Twin Cities Metro Area safely. Along the Mississippi River Trail (MRT), bikers and hikers will find picturesque settings at Swing Bridge Park, Pine Bend Bluffs SNA, and several other parks. If mountain biking is your passion, check out Salem Hills or Vista Pines Skill Park.

Next Adventure – maps for the Area

  • Big River Trails  Map
  • Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Park Map (20 Min. SW off 35E and Cliff Rd.)
  • Mississippi River Trail (Greenway) Map: A paved trail that passes through Inver Grove Heights. That connects Downtown St. Paul to the north and Hastings to the south.
  • Salem Hills Mountain Biking Map
  • Spring Lake Park Reserve Map
  • Vista Pines Park and Skills Track Map

Walk/Hiking Opportunities

  • Harmon Park Reserve Map
  • Pine Bluff SNA Map
  • Rock Island Swing Bridge over the Mississippi,  4465 66th Street, IGH Link
  • Spring Lake Park Reserve Map

Paddling Opportunities

Here in IGH, below the I-494 bridge, paddle upstream towards the heart of the Twin Cities or go with the current towards Spring Lake and explore the islands. In the fall and spring, numerous migrating birds use the river here. Amid barge traffic and development, Pig’s Eye Lake supports rookeries of egrets, great blue herons, and black-crowned night herons. These birds can often be spotted in the shallow water or perched in trees.

Mississippi River Water Trail Map #48, page 121

Area Bike Shops and Clubs

1040 Dakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

651-454-2066

6489 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

651-457-7766
  • Bike King 6489 Cahill Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Link
  • OneTen Cycles 1040 Dakota Drive, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Link
  • Pedego, 1355 Mendota Heights Rd Ste 180, Mendota Heights, MN Link  (Rentals Available)

Where to Play When Not Biking or Hiking

1870 50th St E #2, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

651-444-0225

4465 66th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

 

1850 70th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

651-457-3667
  • AMC Inver Grove 16 Theatre, 5567 Bishop Avenue, IGH  Link
  • Commemorative Air Force Museum, 310 Airport Road Hanger #3 Fleming Field   Link
  • Disc Golf at North Valley Park, 2800 70th St E, IGH  Link
  • Drkula’s 32 Bowl & Pub,  6710 Cahill Avenue East, IGH   Link
  • Gertens Garden Center & Nursery, 5500 Blaine Avenue, IGH Link
  • Inver Wood Golf Course 1850 70th St E, IGH Link
  • Perplebunny’s Axe House, 5858 Blaine Ave E, IGH  Link
  • Rock Island Swing Bridge 4465 66th Street East, IGH Link
  • The Oasis Massage Center 1870 50th St E #2, IGH Link

Where to Eat

5639 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55706

651-451-3838

6449 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

651-445-4561

5660 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

651-445-1551

Explore a variety of types of food and hidden gems that will make your mouth water. See all of the excellent food options while visiting. No matter what you’re craving. Inver Grove Heights has over 30 dining options to satisfy your appetite. Whether you’re in the mood for American, Asian, Italian, Mexican, fast food, or sweet treats — you’ll find what you’re looking for here.  Some of the best burgers, pizza, pho, sushi and dim sum in the Twin Cities can be found here. See a complete IGH list here.

Where to Sleep

  • AmericInn, 5861 Blaine Ave. E. Inver Grove Heights, MN    651-318-0275
  • Coratel Inn & Suites, 5492 S Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN    651-414-9893
  • Holiday Inn Express, 5653 Bishop Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN   651-450-1100
  • Microtel Inn, 5681 Bishop Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN   651-552-055

Public Wi-Fi Spots in the Area

Along with most hotels, many coffee shops and restaurants have Wi-Fi availability. The public library is another good option. The library in Inver Grove Heights is located at 8098 Blaine Ave. To contact them, call 651-554-6840.

Also, there is another library in South St Paul, which is located at 131 Seventh Avenue. North. To contact them, call 651-480-0900.

For that next adventure – Find more info at Visit IGH.com

See the Inver Grove Heights Tourism Bureau for more detailed information.