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Preston is an ideal location for exploring the western end of the Harmony-Preston Valley and Root River State Trail system, as it is nearly equidistant from Fountain (12 miles), Harmony (12.3 miles), and Lanesboro (10.2 miles). There are parking, picnic, and toilet facilities at the trailhead.

The paved Root River State Trail spans 42 miles from Fountain to Houston, following the scenic Root River. Built on an abandoned railroad, the trail is mostly level and wheelchair accessible, with the exception of a steep half-mile stretch between Vinegar Ridge and Houston. Walking/hiking biking, in-line skating, skiing, and wheelchairs are all allowed on this trail. As part of the Blufflands Trail System, the trail offers stunning views of the limestone bluffs of the Root River Valley, and passes through historic towns nestled in the hills, rolling farmlands, old milling areas, and remnants of the railroad era. There are also wildlife viewing opportunities; you might see deer, hawks, wild turkeys, and the occasional rattlesnake. There are also historical sites, campgrounds, bed-and-breakfasts, restaurants, museums, and unique shops along the way.

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.

The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is a beautiful paved 18-mile multiple use trail that connects the towns of Harmony and Preston in southern Minnesota. It is a good quality, rural biking trail.

The RJD Memorial Hardwood Forest offers many possibilities in its boundaries, with recreation areas, campgrounds, and day-use areas. The State Forest has a variety of species of plants, mushrooms, and animals (especially birds), that you can observe along the trails. The preserved area offers some riverside trails, such as the Root River State Trail, which is also a bike path and has access to some peaceful spots along it. For more information about the road closure and forest alerts, see: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/forest.html?id=sft00033#alerts