From the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources web site:
The multi-use Minnesota Valley Trail parallels the Minnesota River. The section of trail from Shakopee to
Chaska is paved and a natural surface trail runs from Chaska to Belle Plaine. The area is ideal for hiking,
biking, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling and camping in one of the
many rustic campsites. The landscapes are just as diverse as the trail system and include wetlands,
floodplain forest and blufftop oak savanna. Wildlife observation and birdwatching are popular activities
year-round.