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Root River Trailhead – Root River State Trail loop from Lanesboro

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Root River Trailhead – Root River State Trail loop from Lanesboro

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Root River Trailhead – Root River State Trail loop from Lanesboro

04:24

73.7km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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8.74 km

Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

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The RJD Memorial Hardwood Forest offers many possibilities in its boundaries, with recreation areas, campgrounds, and day-use areas. The State Forest has a variety of species of plants, mushrooms, and …

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Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail-Preston Trailhead (New)

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Preston is an ideal location for exploring the western end of the Harmony-Preston Valley and Root River State Trail system, as it is nearly equidistant from Fountain (12 miles), Harmony …

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29.5 km

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

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The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is a beautiful paved 18-mile multiple use trail that connects the towns of Harmony and Preston in southern Minnesota. It is a good quality, rural biking trail.

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37.0 km

Root River Trailhead

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Harmony trailhead for the Root River bike trail. Great trail, nice to visit these small towns on a great trail!

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59.0 km

Light at the end of the tunnel. Root River Trail

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silhouetted rider at the end of the tunnel.

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65.7 km

Root River State Trail

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The paved Root River State Trail spans 42 miles from Fountain to Houston, following the scenic Root River. Built on an abandoned railroad, the trail is mostly level and wheelchair …

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73.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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73.0 km

390 m

146 m

140 m

Surfaces

72.1 km

1.46 km

146 m

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Light at the end of the tunnel. Root River Trail

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