Root River Segment
42.3 miles (68.1 km) in length, the trail runs predominantly east/west, following the meanders of the Root River for much of the distance. Because most of this trail segment was constructed on an abandoned rail grade, most of the inclines and curves are quite gradual.
The trail intersects six towns along the way:
- 0 miles (0 km) - Fountain, Minnesota (western terminus of trail segment)
- 6.5 miles (10.5 km) - junction with Harmony-Preston Valley segment
- 11.2 miles (18.0 km) - Lanesboro, Minnesota
- 15.8 miles (25.4 km) - Whalan, Minnesota
- 24.7 miles (39.8 km) - Peterson, Minnesota
- 29.5 miles (47.5 km) - Rushford, Minnesota
- 42.3 miles (68.1 km) - Houston, Minnesota (eastern terminus of trail segment)
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