Douglas State Trail

Road cycling

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Location: Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States

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January 30, 2025

Road cycling

One of our awesome state trails. This one connects Pine Island to Rochester. When you get to the end of the state trail it connects to the city trails. If you keep going down them you'll get to Little Thistle Brewing and John Hardy BBQ, both are highly recommended.

tcbscott

March 22, 2026

Road cycling

Great trail, can get busy as you get into Rochester, and there are several bridges over highways and such that I'm guessing were not part of the original train line, that would be a lot of climbing for them.

oliviakellis

January 22, 2025

Road cycling

Cycling the Douglas State Trail in Minnesota is a scenic adventure connecting Rochester and Pine Island. This paved, 12.5-mile route runs through charming countryside, with rolling farmland, shaded stretches of woods, and occasional wildlife sightings. The gentle grade and smooth surface make it accessible for cyclists of all levels, while the trail’s railway origins offer a straight, uninterrupted path.

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