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Cascade Lake – Little Thistle Brewing loop from Dinah Olin Bird Sanctuary

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Cascade Lake – Little Thistle Brewing loop from Dinah Olin Bird Sanctuary

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Cascade Lake – Little Thistle Brewing loop from Dinah Olin Bird Sanctuary

02:36

44.8km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.46 km

Thesis Project Brewing

Highlight • Pub

Great place for a variety of brews.

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2

4.65 km

Cascade Lake

Highlight • Lake

From this highlight on the east shore of Cascade Lake, you can access a dedicated pedestrian and bicycle system of trails southwest along the South Fork of the Zumbro River, …

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3

5.88 km

Little Thistle Brewing

Highlight • Pub

A nice stop for a beer on the Douglas State Trail

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4

9.35 km

Douglas Trail access from Rochester

Highlight • Trail

Nice parking lot in Rochester

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5

12.6 km

White Oaks Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Another access point to the Douglas State Trail and it looks like a nice park to boot.

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6

21.8 km

South Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River

Highlight • River

South Branch Middle Fork Zumbro River begins in eastern Steele County, and ends by joining the Middle Fork Zumbro River near Oronoco. It is a great river for paddlers of all skill levels.

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7

25.3 km

Picnic Table and bees

Highlight • Rest Area

They planted sunflowers that look awesome, fun to see them beekeeping today.

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8

26.4 km

Douglas State Trail Access Point in Douglas

Highlight • Parking

Nice big parking lot in the small town of Douglas very near Rochester. Porta-potty, picnic table, and such a great trail in each direction.

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44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

195 m

145 m

100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

19.2 km

< 100 m

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