This is a hiking trail that's an old railroad system.Burlington Northern to be exact.It's a level trail..and pretty much wheelchair accessible as well.We don't overly promote many old rail lines,due to the fact a majority of them give the feeling of a walking path.We love level,so don't get us wrong.
This trail is a breath of fresh air,and the beauty of this area will make an afternoon hike a breath of fresh air not to be forgotten.
This trail is paved with 22 miles of asphalt between Willmar, Spicer, New London, Hawick, and the Kandiyohi/Stearns County line.So many lakes,the prairie,the wooded areas,and the establishments along this path one of the best hiking trails in the state.
This trail also hooks up with many miles of snowmobile trails in the Kandiyohi County Grant-in-Aid trail system.
A great area to spend the weekend.This trail is just one of the great things this area has to offer.
There are so many places to park to access this trail.Here is just a few of the places you can park,and give this trail a try.
- Willmar: take U.S. Hwy. 12 east to County Road 9. Turn north (left) go 2 miles to parking lot on west (left) at the Civic Center.
- Spicer: at the junction of State Hwy. 23 and County Road 10. Parking lot west off 23.
- East Nest Lake Public Water Access: 2 miles north of Spicer on Highway 23 and 1/2 mile west on the Township Road.
- New London: off from State Hwy. 23. Follow State Highway 9 north to public water access parking lot on east (right).
- Hawick: North side of town, at the intersection of State Highway 23 and County Road 2
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