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Picnic area sign – Large bridge over the Root River loop from Rushford

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Picnic area sign – Large bridge over the Root River loop from Rushford

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Picnic area sign – Large bridge over the Root River loop from Rushford

02:30

42.2km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

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9.95 km

Picnic area sign

Highlight • Rest Area

I'm guessing at different times the picnic area had more amenities, right now it was one table. And the only thing eating back there was the mosquitos chomping on me when I stopped to take a picture.

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10.5 km

Large bridge over the Root River

Highlight • Bridge

There was a ton of tree debris pushed up against this big bridge, maybe the longest bridge on the trail between Rushford and Houston

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13.3 km

View of Cushing Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

I saw a highlight Komoot created for Cushing Peak, so I wanted to get a picture of it today on my bike ride.

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13.6 km

View of the Houston sign on the Bluff.

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of the Houston sign on the Bluff from the Root River bike trail.

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21.0 km

This natural playground is located right next to the Root River Trailhead in Houston, Minnesota. It features nature walks and a campground for walk in tents only. Perfect for bicycle campers. There are showers in the nearby Trail Center.

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21.2 km

Barista's Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Right at the end of the trail is this coffee shop. Years ago when I got here, it was right as they were closing and didn't have a chance to …

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21.3 km

Owl City Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

I didn't stop in here today (as I was on my bike and wanted to keep riding), but it's always good to know about bike shops on big bike trails just in case!

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42.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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41.4 km

383 m

278 m

111 m

Surfaces

40.8 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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Picnic area sign – Large bridge over the Root River loop from Rushford

Picnic area sign

Large bridge over the Root River

View of Cushing Peak

Cushings Peak

View of the Houston sign on the Bluff.

Natural Playground

Barista's Coffee Shop

Owl City Cycles

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