Cottage Grove, MN Horseback Riding Trails and Maps

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Douglas State Trail

12.5 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Goodhue Pioneer State Trail

9.7 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Great Northern Trail

8.5 mi
State: MN
Asphalt, Grass

Luce Line Trail

76.7 mi
State: MN
Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass

Cattail State Trail

18.2 mi
State: WI
Ballast, Dirt, Gravel

Hardwood Creek Regional Trail

10 mi
State: MN
Asphalt, Grass

Minnesota Valley State Trail

34.1 mi
State: MN
Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

39.3 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Sunrise Prairie Trail

16.2 mi
State: MN
Asphalt
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
The Brown’s Creek State Trail, which opened in October 2014, is a 5.9-mile addition to Minnesota’s extensive Willard Munger State Trail system. The rail-trail stretches from the St. Croix riverfront...
MN 5.9 mi Asphalt
The Douglas State Trail occupies the railbed of the former Chicago Great Western Railway corridor between the cities of Rochester and Pine Island. Several of the concrete obelisk railroad mile markers...
MN 12.5 mi Asphalt
The Gateway State Trail is an 18.3-mile-long segment of the Willard Munger State Trail that offers an urban link to the countryside. The western end of this paved trail begins on the north end of...
MN 18.3 mi Asphalt
The Goodhue Pioneer State Trail is a work in progress as part of a planned 47-mile trail linking the cities of Red Wing, Goodhue, Zumbrota, Mazeppa, Bellechester, and Pine Island along an inactive...
MN 9.7 mi Asphalt
The Great Northern Trail offers a paved north-south route through the city of Elk River and into the city of Zimmerman on northwest outskirts of Minneapolis.  For 8.5 miles, the rail-trail winds...
MN 8.5 mi Asphalt, Grass
The Luce Line Trail leads between Minnesota's rural landscapes and urban Minneapolis, traveling through suburbs and wooded stretches, across wetlands, near lakes, through tallgrass prairie remnants,...
MN 76.7 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass
The Cattail State Trail runs for 18.2 miles along an old railroad corridor between the communities of Amery and Almena, passing through the village of Turtle Lake in between. The trail traverses...
WI 18.2 mi Ballast, Dirt, Gravel
The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail is actually two parallel trails that run along US 61 in rural Washington County. The paved trail is open for biking, walking, running, and in-line skating, while the...
MN 10 mi Asphalt, Grass
The Minnesota Valley State Trail is used by cyclists, equestrians, hikers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers. The trail passes through the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area at its southern...
MN 34.1 mi Asphalt, Crushed Stone
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 Sunrise Prairie Trail runs north-south atop an unused right-of-way along a Burlington Northern Railroad corridor, traversing residential neighborhoods in the towns and mostly farmland in its...
MN 16.2 mi Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Rice Creek North Regional Trail

Horrible for Inline skating

October, 2026 by zacrens

TrailLink said it’s a great path for inline skating with smooth black top. Total lie. This was the worst path I’ve ever done. I finally turned around after 4.5 miles because it was absolutely shredding my wheels. What a joke. Mixed with the majority of the path being covered in sticks and leaves, it was atrocious. You would need a mountain bike to consider this path okay.

Bruce Vento Regional Trail

A festival of expansion-gap bumps

September, 2026 by chrisneilbelles

Come on Ramsey County! -- Repave this thing! Oh my goodness the bumps are extensive. Wrists get sore. Smooth out this baby please! It's a really nice trail otherwise.

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

stop and savor at Molly’s

September, 2026 by colleenfabing

Not a bad trail. Pleasantly paved with few bumps. Parked at the trailhead near Molly’s restaurant, rode to Mayer and back to the 6 mile marsh for a cooldown before rain hit. The standout was the chef owned restaurant adjacent to the trail and their outstanding crafted menu using fresh local ingredients. A pleasant surprise that makes bike touring such a joy. The area felt safe and family friendly.

Accordion

Luce Line Trail

Hello Old Friend!!

September, 2026 by giroirchristine218

I grew up in Plymouth with the Luce line behind my house. When I was little, I still remember the trains going by and in middle school we’d run down the tracks to the trestle on Gleason Lake and go fishing or jump off into the lake. I remember when they pulled the tracks up and turned it into this walking path. There were still gravel pits on the opposite side and now it’s all townhomes. This trail has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My office now sits on the trail on the other side of Parker’s lake. I live in southern Wright County, and I can access the loose line trail 9 miles to south. It’s a great trail. It’s quiet well maintained and it’s like walking through the woods.

Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

Amazing!

September, 2026 by r56kk982vr

Amazing!

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.

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway

Great way to experience Minneapolis

August, 2026 by mertz1995

Great network to connect the lakes and parks around the city. Lots of places to stop for a bite or a drink. We biked around the chain of lakes which was beautiful, but be prepared for one-way bike trails around the lakes.

Brown's Creek State Trail (Willard Munger State Trail)

August, Monday

August, 2026 by gp2rs466fv

First timers, we were very impressed on a Monday, midday with gorgeous weather.

Mississippi River Greenway (Dakota County)

trail closed

August, 2026 by jtompsett52

I was traveling north from Hastings and the trail was closed at the lock. Made for a short trip.

St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail

Amazing Views

August, 2026 by tedijw

Although quite a steep hill, it’s well worth it once you make it to the bridge. Loved the views and signage explaining the history. Awesome bathrooms - thank you! Would definitely recommend this trail.

Brown's Creek State Trail (Willard Munger State Trail)

Very Pleasant Ride

August, 2026 by tedijw

Although quite busy for a Sunday morning (which is a good thing to see the trail being used!) it was a wonderful paved trail. We also did the St Croix Loop section and really enjoyed the views of the river. As we were new to this trail, we loved all the signage explaining the historical references of the area/trail. Very appreciative of the clean bathrooms! Super nice trail we would definitely do again if in the area.

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.

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