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State trails offer something for everyone, in every season of the year.
These trails are perfect for a close-to-home workout in an outdoor setting,
for a fun day trip, or for an adventurous weekend getaway exploring
Minnesota's Bluff Country .
Southeast Minnesota's Blufflands Trail System offers two unique trails.
The
Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail
is a 19 mile multiple use trail connecting
the communities of
Harmony
and
Preston with the Root River State Trail at
Isinours Junction. The section from Isinours Junction to
Preston is a very scenic valley with abundant
foliage and wildlife and follows the Root River.
From
Preston, the trail follows and crosses Watson
Creek, the South Branch of the Root River and Camp Creek,
passing through wooded areas and farmland eventually climbing
out of the river valley and then cross country into
Harmony. The trail is rich in scenery of rolling
hills, farmland, and abundant wildlife.
The Root River State Trail
is a 43 mile multiple use trail that
descends fromFountain into the Root River Valley through
Lanesboro,
Whalan,
Peterson, Rushford
and into
Houston.
The trail provides outstanding views of the soaring limestone
bluffs of the Root River Valley. Wildlife is abundant and
sightings of wild turkey, deer, hawks and turkey vultures are
common. Rattlesnakes are occasionally found on rock outcrops
and in the river bottoms.
Historic sites, parks, forests,
creeks, and charming small towns are waiting to be
discovered. Enjoy the limestone cliffs and caves, sparkling
trout streams, delicate spring wildflowers, and flashy fall
colors of Minnesota's southeastern blufflands.
Small towns along the trails have
put out the welcome mat for visitors to their restaurants,
bed-and-breakfast inns, campgrounds, outfitters, museums and
unique stores. Special events are held on the trails
year-round, such as the candle-lit cross-country ski outings,
charitable benefit activities, marathons, bike tours,and
trail festivals.
Biking Information from the DNR:
Biking Safety
Biking Etiquette |
- Look for this icon on state trail list
- Look for this icon on state trail list