Rochester, MN Fishing Trails and Maps

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Root River State Trail

42.1 mi
State: MN
Asphalt

Wapsi-Great Western Line Trail

27 mi
State: IA
Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Chippewa River State Trail

30.4 mi
State: WI
Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Concrete, Gravel

Great River State Trail

27.6 mi
State: WI
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
Trail Image Trail Name States Length Surface Rating
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 30.4-mile Chippewa River State Trail runs between Eau Claire and Durand, Wisconsin.  Snowmobiles are permitted between Porterville Road and Durand. NOTE: A State Trail Pass ($25 annually/$5...
WI 30.4 mi Asphalt, Boardwalk, Cinder, Concrete, Gravel
Closure notice: As of 05/16/2025, the bridge over Tank Creek (approximately 3 miles east of Trempeauleau) on the Great River State Trail is closed until further notice due to damage from a fire on the...
WI 27.6 mi 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

Recent Trail Reviews

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.

Accordion

Great River State Trail

Bridge Out - Can’t recommend until it’s replaced

July, 2026 by thomasapplegate

Unfortunately what is otherwise a nice, flat, double track trail is interrupted at about halfway heading north. The bridge that burned is in the middle of a marshy lake so it seems there is no good detour. I’ll be back when they replace the bridge.

Cannon Valley Trail

Beautiful Trail

July, 2026 by dwmccolgan

One of the best trails to ride in Minnesota with stunning views. Rode it all the way to Redwing from the Cannon Falls Trailhead, had lunch at the Scarlet Kitchen and Bar and rode back. Long day

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.

Great River State Trail

Nice springtime ride

April, 2026 by katmai_tl

The trail was in good shape from the refuge to the burned out bridge to the south. I liked the small wayside with a picnic table overlooking a small lake.

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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