Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

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Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

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63.3km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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338 m

Root River State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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8.74 km

Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

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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 …

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16.4 km

Preston Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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18.1 km

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail-Preston Trailhead (New)

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Preston is a great town to start in, but it has taken me a few runs at it to find the right trail to go to Harmony. They have a …

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30.2 km

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great state trail that goes through lots of different environments and levels of quality. They are finishing up redoing all the trails going into Harmony which are great!

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63.3 km

End point

Parking

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