Douglas State Trail - Rochester, MN.
N 44° 03.499 W 092° 31.104
15T E 538574 N 4878463
This trail runs from Rochester, Minnesota northwest to Pine Island. It was created from 12.5 miles of abandoned rail bed.
Waymark Code: WMF80D
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 09/07/2012
Views: 4
The Douglas trail was created from 12.5 miles of abandoned Chicago Great Western railroad bed. It is a multiple use paved trail that includes hiking, biking, in-line skating and cross-country skiing. There is also a secondary natural trail for horseback riding and snowmobiles.
Beginning in Rochester, the trail runs northwest through the small town of Douglas and on to Pine Island. It runs through the picturesque rolling fields, pastures and farmland of southeastern Minnesota.
Country: Olmsted
State/Province/etc.: Minnesota
Trail Start (town): Rochester, Minnesota
Trail Finish (town): Pine Island, Minnesota
Trail Length: 12
Trail Surface: Paved
Pack Animals Allowed: yes
Fees: yes
Internet Link(s):
http://www.traillink.com/trail/douglas-state-trail.aspx
Rail-to-Trail Sign: Not listed
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