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Root River Trail Towns

Visit the Root River Trail System and Towns

  • Towns
    • Chatfield
    • Fountain
    • Preston
    • Harmony
    • Lanesboro
    • Whalan
    • Peterson
    • Rushford Village
    • Rushford
    • Houston
    • La Crescent
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    • Root River State Trail System
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Main Street Laundromat
Preston

213 Main St. SE

Phone
507-272-3624
Maple Leaf Services
Preston

Maple Leaf Services has provided support to people who have disabilities since 1977.

Phone
507 765-2107
Website
www.mapleleafservices.org
Mayo Clinic Health System
Hospital 700 West Ave. S
La Crosse

As part of a system of sites in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse serves the community through routine, preventive and specialized care services, wellness support and community engagement.

Phone
507 895-6600
Website
www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org
Merchants Bank
Rushford

Full-service bank with an experienced and friendly staff. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

Phone
507-864-7744
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
Merchants Bank
316 Main Street,
La Crescent
Directions
Phone
507 895-4486
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
Merchants Bank, N.A.
118 Parkway Ave N,
Lanesboro
Directions

Merchants Bank offers business, ag, SBA, home and consumer loans, lease financing, business and personal checking and savings accounts. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Phone
507-467-2145
Website
www.merchantsbank.com
MiBroadband
35 1st Ave NE
Harmony

MiBroadband provides broadband, voice, video & device support to Harmony & the surrounding rural area. MiBroadband is passionate about the importance of quality broadband for daily life & is committed to providing an excellent customer experience. We are your local rural broadband specialists!

Phone
507-886-2525
Website
www.mibroadband.com
Miehlisch Turkey Farms Inc
Lanesboro
Phone
507-696-5500
MiEnergy Cooperative
31110 Cooperative Way
Rushford

Tri-County Electric Cooperative of Rushford, MN merged with Hawkeye REC of Cresco, IA on January 1st, 2017 to form MiEnergy Cooperative. For over 80 years, these two member-owned electric distribution cooperatives have powered Southeastern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa. MiEnergy provides wholesale electricity to the City of Harmony.

Phone
507-864-7783
Website
www.mienergy.coop
Minnesota Building Contractors
Lanesboro

Roofing and remodeling professionals, Minnesota Building Contractors is a family owned Roofing & Remodeling company. Licensed & Insured roofing professionals providing trusted service in SE MN

Phone
507 206-9607
Website
minnesotabuildingcontractors.com
MN DNR Root River Trail Center
Lanesboro
Phone
507 467-2552
Morem Electric
715 Main Ave N
Harmony

Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Electric Contractor. Solar installation

Phone
507-886-4541
Website
moremelectric.com

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Chatfield

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CHATFIELD WEATHER

Contact
Chatfield Community Alliance
info@chatfieldmn.org
www.chatfieldmn.org

Welcome Center
City Park
325 Main Street
Chatfield, MN

Fountain

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www.Fountainmn.org
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FOUNTAIN WEATHER

Contact
Fountain City Office
104 Main Street, P.O. Box 115
Fountain, MN 55935
507-268-4923
www.fountainmn.org

Preston

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PRESTON WEATHER

Contact
Preston Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 123
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2153
www.prestonmnchamber.com

Preston Tourism
PO Box 657
Preston, MN 55965
507-765-2153

Get Hooked On Preston, MN

Harmony

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www.ExploreHarmony.com
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HARMONY WEATHER

Contact
Harmony Visitor Center
15 2nd Street NW
Harmony, MN 55939
877-251-0606
www.exploreharmony.com

Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

Lanesboro

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LANESBORO WEATHER

Contact
Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce
100 Milwaukee Road
Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2696
www.lanesboro.com

Lanesboro, Minnesota in Fillmore County

Whalan

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WHALAN WEATHER

 

Peterson

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PETERSON WEATHER

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Peterson
PO Box 67
Peterson, MN 55962
507-875-2222
petersonmn.org

Peterson, MN

Rushford Village

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www.RushfordPetersonValley.com
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RUSHFORD VILLAGE WEATHER

Contact
Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 338
Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-3338
www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce

Rushford

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RUSHFORD WEATHER

Contact
Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 338
Rushford, MN 55971
507-864-3338
www.rushfordpetersonvalley.com

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce

Houston

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www.HoustonMnChamber.com
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HOUSTON WEATHER

Contact
Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 3
Houston, MN 55943
507-896-4033
www.houstonmnchamber.com

Houston Area Chamber of Commerce

La Crescent

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www.explorelacrescent.com
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LA CRESCENT WEATHER

Contact

La Crescent Visitor Center
111 S Walnut St Suite B,
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-2800
chamber@explorelacrescent.com

Dresbach Welcome Center
33020 Highway 61
La Crescent, MN 55947

La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

La Crescent MN Summer Concert Series

La Crescent Apple Blossom Bike Tour

Applefest

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Sharing the Trail with Others

  • Stay on designated trail.
  • Keep to the right so others can pass.
  • Keep all pets on leash, and dispose of pet waste.
  • Obey traffic signs and rules.
  • Pack out all garbage and litter.
  • Respect adjoining landowners’ rights and privacy.
  • Warn other trail users when passing by giving an audible signal.
  • Overnight camping and campfires are permitted only in designated campsites. Never leave campfires unattended.
  • Enjoy the beauty of wild plants and animals, but leave them undisturbed for all to enjoy.
  • Trail users are legally responsible for obeying the rules and regulations provided in Minnesota Rules, 6100.3000.
Public Bathrooms Available

  • Fountain Parking Lot
  • Preston Trailhead
  • Harmony Community Center
  • Lanesboro Trail Center
  • Peterson Parking Lot
  • Rushford Trail Center
  • Houston Trail Center

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Trail Resources

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  • Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing Information


Ski Rental is available at Cedar Valley Resort in Whalan. Rentals are first come first serve. Call 507-467-9000 or visit cedarvalleyresort.com for more information.


Ski and Snowshoe Classes are offered at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro. Call 507-467-2437 or visit eaglebluffmn.org for more information.

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