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View of Lake Elysian – Elysian trail access point loop from River Hills Mall

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View of Lake Elysian – Elysian trail access point loop from River Hills Mall

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View of Lake Elysian – Elysian trail access point loop from River Hills Mall

03:02

52.4km

100m

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: August 29, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.0 km

Historic plaque commemorating Charles A. Lindbergh’s early barnstorming.

Highlight • Monument

In August 1923, Charles A. Lindbergh landed his two-wing airplane in a wheat field just northwest of this plaque. He spent the summer in Madison Lake, rooming at the City …

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13.1 km

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Trailhead, Madison Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

This trailhead has ample parking, public restrooms, and clear signage. The only thing missing is a picnic bench in the shade.

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13.3 km

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice place to stop on a bike ride for a beer and a burger. The Walleye sandwich was great too!

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24.6 km

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great access point for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail. There is ample parking, picnic tables, benches, and restroom facilities.

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24.9 km

Elysian Archery

Highlight • Rest Area

New place I think, they have open range time on Tuesdays, I'll have to check it out someday!

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26.0 km

View of Lake Elysian

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lake Elysian from the bike path, no straight shot to get over to the lake from the path, but fun to see anyway. I love paddling this lake.

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27.1 km

Scoops Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

This place is always super busy, I haven't ever eaten here, but figured I'd make it a highlight since a lot of people like ice cream.

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27.4 km

Elysian trail access point

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice rest stop and point to get on the trail that connects Faribault to Mankato

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52.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.3 km

2.25 km

1.67 km

235 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

11.2 km

152 m

107 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 1 September

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Historic plaque commemorating Charles A. Lindbergh’s early barnstorming.

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail Trailhead, Madison Lake

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Elysian Archery

View of Lake Elysian

Scoops Ice Cream

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