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Highway 95: Stillwater to Taylors Falls, St. Croix River, Minnesota
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Highway 95: Stillwater to Taylors Falls

MN 95, St Croix Trail North, Saint Croix Trail · Stillwater → Taylors Falls

Leisurely29 mi40 min1,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,000 ftOne way
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The drive

This is Minnesota 95 heading north from Stillwater along the St. Croix River to Taylors Falls. The highway runs beside the river and close to William O'Brien State Park and Interstate State Park. It briefly shares US 8 near Scandia, and ends on Lake Boulevard at Taylors Falls. The drive is 29.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes. South of Taylors Falls the highway overlaps the St. Croix Scenic Byway.

It is a rolling two-lane with river views through the trees.

Along the way

  1. Stillwater
  2. Taylors Falls
Elevation
1,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,000 ft
StillwaterTaylors Falls
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
StillwaterTaylors Falls
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Cyclists and weekend traffic are common.
  • The route shares US 8 briefly near Scandia, so watch for the junction.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check MnDOT 511.

Questions about this drive

How long is Minnesota 95 from Stillwater to Taylors Falls?

Highway 95 from Stillwater to Taylors Falls is 29.4 miles and takes about 39 minutes.

What state parks are on Highway 95?

William O'Brien State Park and Interstate State Park are adjacent to or close to the highway.

Is Highway 95 a scenic byway?

Part of it overlaps the St. Croix Scenic Byway.

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