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Root River State Trail

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Trail description: 40-mile multi-use trail between Fountain, Lanesboro, Rushford and Houston connects to the Harmony-Preston Trail.
Access fee:
Towns along the trail: Fountain, Lanesboro and Rushford, MN
Web site: Root River State Trail | Root River Trail Guide
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 found at several points along the trail
Points of interest: Limestone bluffs along the Root River, Houston Nature Center
Lodging: Several motels and other accommodations are in the region
Camping: Several campgrounds are located along the trail
Bike shops:
Weather forecast: Rochester
Tourism info: Bluff Country Tourism | Lanesboro Tourism | Houston Chamber
Getting to the trail: The west end of the trail is about 30 miles southeast of Rochester, MN.
Map of local region: Fountain | Lanesboro | Rushford

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Number of ratings: 2
Average rating: 4.75  

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Trail name: Root River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Few
Date of last visit: August, 2003
Sections that I biked: We have biked most of the west end of the trail.
My favourite sections of the trail:
Best time to go:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
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What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: de
from: st. louis, mo.
Date submitted: Aug 5, 2004

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Trail name: Root River State Trail
Times biking the trail: Several
Date of last visit: Sept, 2001
Sections that I biked: All.
My favourite sections of the trail: Lanesboro to Houstin.
Best time to go: Anytime
Trail marking: Very good
Trail maintenance: Very good
Rating: 4.5 stars
Likes and dislikes: Mostly shaded. Good Scenery.
Comments: Westernmost 4 miles are upward grade towards Fountain.
Submitted by: ECJ
from: Shoreview MN
Date submitted: July 9, 2002

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