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Peterson sign with a gnome – Barn and Pump House loop from Big Springs Creek

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United States

Minnesota

Fillmore County

Peterson sign with a gnome – Barn and Pump House loop from Big Springs Creek

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Peterson sign with a gnome – Barn and Pump House loop from Big Springs Creek

02:22

34.5km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

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12.3 km

Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan, Minnesota

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to grab a snack as you ride the Root River Trail

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26.7 km

Peterson Campground and Ball Fields

Highlight • Rest Area

RV Camping right off the bike trail, and a cute painted concession stand on the ballfields. Small playground.

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26.9 km

Peterson sign with a gnome

Highlight • Monument

Peterson town theme is Gnomes, not sure why, but they have an awesome giant gnome next to their sign, right on the bike path!

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27.3 km

Barn and Pump House

Highlight • Historical Site

Founder of Peterson's barn and the pump house

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27.7 km

Peterson Depot Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Neat looking museum in the old depot

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34.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

8.99 km

8.11 km

2.76 km

Surfaces

25.0 km

9.12 km

360 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Sunday 23 August

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Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan, Minnesota

Peterson Campground and Ball Fields

Peterson sign with a gnome

Barn and Pump House

Peterson Depot Museum

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