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215 E Plum St, Houston, MN 55943-8476Map
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  • RobertaN1
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    Beautiful trail in excellent shape!

    I rode this trail from Houston to Lanesboro. Mostly shaded except for a few miles just west of Rushford. Often by the river itself, nice and cool even on a hot day. The small towns are delightful—espe...

    Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
  • TravelingSoccerLoon
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    Nice Biking Trail

    I was able to enjoy a lot of biking around Minnesota this past summer and found some great trails. I was really looking forward to biking the Root River Trail during the Fall as it has the reputation ...

    Reviewed on Dec 11, 2020
  • Steve51522
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    Excellent Trail for Everyone

    My wife and I got a chance to spend 4 days riding on the Root River State Trail at the very end of September 2020. We stayed in Lanesboro (see my google review for the wonderful Scandinavian Inn) and ...

    Reviewed on Oct 7, 2020
  • Carla V
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    Biked for Two Days

    The trail is asphalt throughout. Very well maintained! We camped outside of Lanesboro (Forestville Mystery Cave State Park). The towns along the trail cater to bicyclists. We biked early (41 miles ...

    Reviewed on Jul 28, 2019
  • traveltheworld012
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    Beautiful scenery as well as passing through some cool little towns.

    Even though I deem the Sparta-Elroy Trail in Wisconsin to be a more splendid rails-to- trails route, the Root River Trail provides an exciting ride as well. I have done the full length of both as well...

    Reviewed on Jul 18, 2019