USBRS Maps and Route Resources
Now it's easier than ever to ride a U.S. Bicycle Route! Explore routes and download maps below.
To see all routes in a state, select the state name in the left-hand navigation. To see an individual route, select the route number listed under a state, or select the "view route" link that appears when you click on one of the route lines on a state-level map or the U.S. overview map.
To download a route, click the “Send to Device” link.
Other things to know:
- Signed routes are indicated with a green shield image in the left-hand navigation.
- On an individual route map, select your travel direction by using the buttons above the map image.
- On an individual route map, a red route line indicates a shared roadway, while a green line indicates an off-road path.
- All USBRS data is accessible for free through this map interface. Use of the advanced Ride with GPS tools requires a paid account.
- Most USBRS routes are designed for adult, experienced cyclists defined as those 16 years of age or older, with at least a few years of bicycling experience. Route conditions will vary.
If you have questions or feedback about the digital maps or the USBRS, send us an email.
For general Ride with GPS support, check out this help page.
Route Description: Minnesota USBR 45
USBR 45 follows the Mississippi River from the headwaters at Itasca State Park to the Iowa border. It winds through forests and farm fields, passes through the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and the National Park Service’s Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and through historic river towns. It offers challenging climbs in the limestone bluffs of southeastern Minnesota, rewarded with long scenic views of the river valley. The route is sometimes on two sides of the river (mapped as USBR 45A), offering a linear long distance bikeway along with opportunities for short loop rides if crossing from one side to another.
Detailed route maps and other information are available on the MNDOT website.
