My favorite BBQ place in MN! And I just recently found out how close it is to the Douglas State Trail. Stop on by on your next bike ride! (Or if driving get off at the Schmitt Music exit)

tcbscott

August 17, 2025

Cycling

Great BBQ, probably my favorite in the state.

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1. John Hardy BBQ – Douglas Trail access loop from Rochester

37.8km

01:46

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Cascade Lake – Silver Lake loop from Rochester

19.4km

00:54

120m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Cascade Lake – South Fork Zumbro River loop from Douglas

47.6km

02:19

300m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Elevation 310 m

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Sunday 1 February

-6°C

-9°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States

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John Hardy BBQ

1. John Hardy BBQ – Douglas Trail access loop from Rochester

2. Cascade Lake – Silver Lake loop from Rochester

3. Cascade Lake – South Fork Zumbro River loop from Douglas

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