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Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

Moderate

4.7

(6797)

9,917

riders

Root River State Trail – Preston Overlook loop from Lanesboro

02:57

55.1km

290m

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 16, 2026

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After 35.6 km for 88 m

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Parking

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356 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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28.9 km

Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

Highlight • Forest

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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36.6 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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38.2 km

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

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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 …

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55.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.8 km

1.55 km

1.26 km

1.20 km

106 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

3.19 km

314 m

104 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

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16°C

15 %

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