Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Madison Lake

Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Madison Lake

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Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Madison Lake

01:58

43.8km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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148 m

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice place to stop on a bike ride for a beer and a burger. The Walleye sandwich was great too!

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11.4 km

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great access point for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail. There is ample parking, picnic tables, benches, and restroom facilities.

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11.4 km

Elysian trail access point

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice rest stop and point to get on the trail that connects Faribault to Mankato

Tip by

12.8 km

View of Lake Elysian

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lake Elysian from the bike path, no straight shot to get over to the lake from the path, but fun to see anyway. I love paddling this lake.

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18.2 km

Rest stop by the lake with picnic table

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice stopping place with a picnic table, bridge, and lake view

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18.6 km

Rest Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest Stop - looks like it used to have a tent area, which is now covered in fallen branches. Now just a picnic table and firepit.

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21.9 km

Sakatah State Trail parking and access

Highlight • Parking

Nice little parking lot in Waterville, right on the edge of the State Park.

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43.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

1.68 km

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

21.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 12 October

29°C

14°C

11 %

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