Root River State Trail

Root River State Trail

This is probably one of the most beautiful & well know trails in South Eastern Minnesota.

This is a 42 mile paved trail that starts in Fountain Mn..and runs though Lanesboro,Whalan,Peterson,Rushford and Houston.

This path was created on an old railroad system.

There is alot of wildlife to see on this trail and sightings of wild turkey, deer, hawks and turkey vultures are common. You can even occassionaly spot rattlesnakes on the rock outcrops, along the river bottoms, or sunning themselves on the trail.

There is so much to see along this trail,and a great place to take a bike ride as well.

Lots of historic interest too.

Parking

Fountain: From Highway 52 take County Road 8 about one mile to the parking lot near the city park/softball field.

Lanesboro: Parking is available in the lot next to the Bass Pond off of County Road 8. Additional parking is available along the streets and at the parking lot by the Community Center/Sylvan Park.

Whalan: Street parking.

Peterson: From Highway 16, turn into Peterson on Mill Street, go 1/2 mile to Fillmore Street, and turn left to the city campground/softball field. Parking is also available along the streets.

Rushford: From Highway 16, turn north on Elm Street and go one block. The parking lot is at the restored railroad depot.

Houston: Turn west on Plum street of of Highway 76 and go one block to the Nature Center

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Rochester Area
2300 Silver Creek Rd NE
Rochester, MN 55906
507-206-2847