Agassiz Recreational Trail
| Agassiz Recreational Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Location | Clay, Norman, and Polk counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Trailheads |
Ulen Crookston |
| Use | Hiking, bicycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding |
| Hiking details | |
| Trail difficulty | Easiest[1] |
| Season | Spring through Fall |
| Months | 1 April through 30 November |
| Website | http://www.agassiztrail.org |
Agassiz Recreational Trail is a 53-mile multi-use rail trail in northwest Minnesota, USA, between Crookston and Ulen. Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ATV riding are allowed on the naturally surfaced trail.[2] The trail is owned by Clay, Norman and Polk counties. Representatives from each county serving on a joint powers board operate the trail.[3]
Route description
The Agassiz Recreational Trail was converted from an abandoned rail bed running parallel to state highways 32 and 102.[3] It passes through the following towns (in order from south to north):
The trail runs through sparsely wooded rural farmland. It crosses a number of rivers and creeks along its route, including the Sand Hill, Wild Rice and South Branch Wild Rice Rivers, and Mashaug Creek.[3]
References
- ↑ "Agassiz Recreational Trails". MN Department of Natural Resources. 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- 1 2 "Agassiz Recreational Trail (Minnesota)". American Trails. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
- 1 2 3 Dokken, Brad (24 December 2009). "Construction begins on Agassiz trail bridges". Northland Outdoors. Retrieved 1 March 2011
