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Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

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Trail description: 18 mile multi-use trail on an abandoned railroad grade links Harmony, Preston and the Root River Trail.
Access fee:
Towns along the trail: Harmony, Preston, MN
Web site: Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail
Trail map: Available from the DNR and on their website
Trail surface: Paved
Designated activities: Bicycling, walking, inline skating, xc skiing
Facilities on the trail: Rest stops, shelters and toilets are located at several points along the trail
Points of interest: Amish country
Lodging: Several motels and other accommodations are nearby
Camping: Several campgrounds are nearby
Bike shops: Bike rentals are
Weather forecast: Harmony
Tourism info: Harmony Tourism | Lanesboro Tourism | Bluff Country Tourism
Getting to the trail: Preston is about 35 miles southeast of Rochester
Map of local region: Harmony | Preston

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 4.50

Trail name: Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Sept, 2001
Sections that I biked: Preston to Harmony. Preston to Root River Trail.
My favourite sections of the trail: First few miles from Preston towards Harmony go through an outstanding valley with a trout stream.
Best time to go: Anytime
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
Likes and dislikes: Great Scenery followed by a challenging climb out of the valley.
Comments:
Submitted by: ECJ
from: Shoreview MN
Date submitted: July 9, 2002

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