Austin, MN Fishing Trails and Maps

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Clear Lake Bike Trail System

5 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Harry Cook Nature Trail

2 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone

Root River State Trail

42.1 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail

27 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

18 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Mill Towns State Trail

8 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

39.3 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Cedar River Greenbelt Trail

4 mi
State: IA
Crushed Stone
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
Circling around the 652-acre lake on the eastern edge of Waseca, the Clear Lake Bike Trail System provides a fun recreational experience and a unique way to explore this pristine body of water. A very...
MN 5 mi Asphalt
The Harry Cook Nature Trail runs for 2 miles from the edge of the small city of Osage, Iowa to the city's public Spring Park. The trail, which opened in the early 1990s, occupies the bed of an...
IA 2 mi Crushed Stone
Along much of its route, the Root River State Trail follows the winding course of its namesake river for 42 miles through the Minnesota towns of Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford, and...
MN 42.1 mi Asphalt
The Wapsi–Great Western Line Trail is a 27-mile pathway on the former Chicago Great Western Railroad. The trail passes through a plethora of backdrops, including wide, rolling landscapes, Iowa...
IA 27 mi Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Harmony–Preston Valley State Trail runs 18 miles on a north-south line between the town of Harmony and the Root River State Trail, which it meets between Lanesboro and Fountain. The paved trail is...
MN 18 mi Asphalt
At one time, flour and grist mills dotted the Cannon River Valley. These mills formed the backbone industry for a number of towns. The Mill Towns State Trail seeks to honor this legacy with a planned...
MN 8 mi Asphalt
This trail is so nice they named it twice: Sakatah is the Dakota word for “singing hills.” The Dakota people of the Great Sioux Nation originally lived in this scenic part of Minnesota, where the Big...
MN 39.3 mi Asphalt
The Cedar River Greenbelt Trail snakes along the west side of the river between Osage and Mitchell. The limestone trail is suitable for walking, jogging, biking and horseback riding. The trail is open...
IA 4 mi Crushed Stone

Recent Trail Reviews

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

Lovely

September, 2026 by the_masseuse

As other reviews state, this side isn’t as nice and maintained as its counter part. There’s a small section in the middle that gets narrow and some grass clumps have grown in the midst of the asphalt. BUT from Harmony a few miles out it is brand new, and the views are worth it! Hilly as hell! But also fun. Best part is camping at the Hidden Valley campground. This part of the river is ice cold!!

Goodhue Pioneer State Trail

Very nice trail

August, 2026 by kresstim

Probably one of the best trails we have been on for being so smooth. Would be nice to see this trail go to Goodhue and pine island.

Prairie Farmer Recreational Trail

Needs a patch work for sure.

August, 2026 by kresstim

It was a very fun time doing this trail we started at Cresco just after the cement ends the next two miles are very rough. From Ridgeway to Calmar was getting good a few bad spots. Would be a good school project for kids to do. Saw a lot of chipmucks and hit one grey squirrel on the way back.

Accordion

Root River State Trail

Most is good.

August, 2026 by tgain

Just rode this trail. The section between Rushford and Lanesboro is great. From Lanesboro to Fountain there are dangerous slick spots and weed overgrown onto the trail. The fountain trail head is full of dangerous wild parsnip weed. This trailhead has not been maintained. Also the section between Rushford and Houston is in terrible condition with slick sections of moss and mud and crumbling asphalt. Decided to take hwy 16 back to Rushford.

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

What a Shame!

August, 2026 by tgain

This section of trail is in terrible shape and in dire need of repaving. There are mud and moss covered areas that are almost impassable as well as cracks, holes and crumbling asphalt. This trail is dangerous especially for road bikes. What a shame they have let this go for so long for a state trail since the scenery is so beautiful!

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

Skated from Faribault to a little west is Morristown. The trail is in good condition and fairly smooth.

July, 2026 by blommer.mike

Skated from Faribault to a little west is Morristown. The trail is in good condition and fairly smooth.

Root River State Trail

Root River Trail June 2026

June, 2026 by cjschmidt1022

Great trail! Wide and open, great views of the river. A must do trail!

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

nice trail

June, 2026 by cabin6700

We stayed in Preston overnight and the rode 6.7 miles of this trial to access the Root River trail and then east to Peterson and back for a 50 mile ride. While not as wide and well maintained as the root river trial this is still a nice shady trail with pleasant river views and Preston is a good Lodging option for the root river trail. Stayed at the Jailhouse Inn. The owners are very welcoming and the breakfast is top notch.

Root River State Trail

great trail

June, 2026 by cabin6700

A great easy cruising trail. Wider than most and well maintained. Lots of shade but you can still get views of farms, hills, and the river.

Straight River Trail

My favorite in town!

March, 2026 by aimee.reimer

My favorite to go to with my dogs. There is never a lot of people and easy terrain.

Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail

Great trail. Varied terrain, pastoral, oak savannah, creekside, agri fields, it's all here. Love love this one!! Some rough spots, so pay attention!

September, 2025 by rebecca.anderson79

Great trail. Varied terrain, pastoral, oak savannah, creekside, agri fields, it's all here. Love love this one!! Some rough spots, so pay attention!

Root River State Trail

Fabulous Trail, A+++

September, 2025 by julieganser

We rode from Lanesboro to Fountain and back. Trail was in great condition 95% of the time with lots of shade and numerous interesting views. We started down the Harmony-Preston spur but turned back after a couple miles. It had lovely scenery but the condition is not up to par with the rest of the trail. From Lanesboro to Rushford the trail was A+, but slipped down to a B+ around Rushford. Happily after that area the trail went back to A++. The incline between Rushford and Houston is a bit challenging but so much fun on the downslopes!

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