Looking for the best trails around New Ulm?

Explore the best rated trails in New Ulm, MN, whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Dakota Rail Regional Trail and Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail . With more than 15 trails covering 224 miles you're bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews.

Best Trails in New Ulm

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4 Reviews
Clear Lake Bike Trail System

Circling around the 652-acre lake on the eastern edge of Waseca, the Clear Lake Bike Trail System provides a fun recreational experience...

Length: 5 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
1 Review
Cologne Community Trail

The Cologne Community Trail meanders from the south to the north of the city of Cologne linking residents to important civic and...

Length: 3.2 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
49 Reviews
Dakota Rail Regional Trail

The nearly 29-mile Dakota Rail Regional Trail leaves off from its eastern end at the lakefront in downtown Wayzata, an idyllic suburb of...

Length: 28.8 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
1 Review
Loon Lake Trail System (Waseca County)

Largely constructed on a former rail corridor running north/south out of the city of Waseca, the Loon Lake Trail is a short but sweet trail...

Length: 2.2 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
26 Reviews
Luce Line Trail

The Luce Line Trail leads between Minnesota's rural landscapes and urban Minneapolis, traveling through suburbs and wooded stretches,

Length: 76.7 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Grass
0 Reviews
Minneopa Trail

The Minneopa Trail is part of Mankato's catalogue of trails including Red Jacket Trail, the South Route Trail, the North Minnesota River...

Length: 2.7 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
25 Reviews
Minnesota Valley State Trail

Notice: Check Minnesota DNR for current conditions and potential closure information. The Minnesota Valley State Trail is used by cyclists,

Length: 34.1 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt, Crushed Stone
0 Reviews
New Ulm Bike Circle

While the idea is to have a bike-ped loop around the city of New Ulm, on the ground there are two discrete off-street segments of trail.

Length: 6.9 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt
4 Reviews
North Minnesota River Trail

The paved North Minnesota River Trail hugs its namesake river for much of its journey on the western end of Mankato. Along the way, it...

Length: 4.8 mi
State: MN
Surface: Asphalt

Recent Trail Reviews

Clear Lake Bike Trail System

Trail is unsafe in areas

July, 2025 by mcw4988_tl

The trail is an ok ride. Beautiful in some areas but somewhat dangerous; riding in a fair amount of busy traffic, pretty far away from views of the lakes; with no bike route paths. Glad we took the ride, but not sure we would ride it again.

Minnesota Valley State Trail

update to today trail

July, 2025 by phillip.haug

Accidentally gave 5 stars in earlier review. Trail very bad, no advance warning, whole length on sidewalk. Had to cross bridge over using #169 (thought I was going to die) Never again

Minnesota Valley State Trail

nightmare today

July, 2025 by phillip.haug

I suspect the trail may be good but no warning of all the flooded and shut trails. After 30 mile ride I hit this trail and it killed me riding on the sidewalk along the road AND having to cross over the #169 bridge!!! Friggin scary. I will not even try to do this trail again. Ended 50 miles safely but a better warning system would help.

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