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Preston Overlook

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    1. Preston Overlook – Root River State Trail loop from Lanesboro

    43.0km

    02:33

    190m

    190m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 17, 2024

    This overlook was constructed by the Minnesota Department of Highways back in 1937-38. It is an observation point situated on the outskirts of Preston. It overlooks the Root River from a bluff, 90 feet (27.4 meters) above the river. Arthur R. Nichols, a landscape architect designed the point in a rustic style. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

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      Location: Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States

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