Biking lovers rave about the spectacular paved Root River State Trail that winds 42 miles through the valley with Lanesboro at its heart. It also connects up with the Harmony Preston Valley State Trail for an additional 18 paved miles. Bike, Hike, Skate, and Ski Year-Round!

The paved Root River State Trail meanders 42 miles alongside the Root River from Fountain to Houston. Constructed on an abandoned railroad, the trail is generally level and wheelchair accessible except for a steep half-mile segment between Vinegar Ridge and Houston that may be challenging for some visitors.

There are two scenic state bike trails, the Root River State Trail and the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail, that connect the Root River Trail Towns. These 60 miles of paved trails are used for biking, jogging, walking, in-line skating, and cross-country skiing.

Explore the best rated trails in Lanesboro, MN, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the John Wellner Memorial Trail and Vietnam Veterans Trail. With more than 62 trails covering 306 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you.

The Root River State Trail in southeast Minnesota is a paved, 42-mile bike route through one of the state's most beautiful and unique landscapes: the Driftless Region. Whether you choose to start in Fountain, Harmony, Lanesboro, Houston, Peterson, Preston, Rushford or Whalan, you’re destined to have a good time.

Along much of its route, the Root River State Trail follows the winding course of its namesake river for 42 miles through the Minnesota towns of Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford, and Houston.

Looking for a great place to spin your wheels? Biking lovers rave about the spectacular paved Root River State Trail that winds 42 miles through the valley with Lanesboro at its heart. It also connects up with the Harmony Preston Valley State Trail for an additional 18 paved miles.

Enjoy this 10.5-mile point-to-point trail near Preston, Minnesota. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for fishing, road biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll …

Discover the dramatic river carved blufflands of southeastern Minnesota. The Root River State Trail is a multiple use trail covering over 50 miles, through the quaint and picturesque rural communities of Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston.

Rushford to Lanesboro On The Root River Bike Trail. Take advantage of this 29.8-km roundtrip trail close to Lanesboro, Minnesota. It typically takes 5 hours and 39 minutes to accomplish this trip, which is thought of as being simple.