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Root River Trail Towns

Visit the Root River Trail System and Towns

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    • Chatfield
    • Fountain
    • Preston
    • Harmony
    • Lanesboro
    • Whalan
    • Peterson
    • Rushford Village
    • Rushford
    • Houston
    • La Crescent
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Eat & Drink

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Jac’s Bar & Grill
129 Main St S,
Chatfield
Directions

Good eats! Good drinks! Good company! All around great place to eat, with a down home atmosphere and friendly service. We have a little of something for everyone! Great pizza, burgers, wings, and beer!

Phone
507 867-3939
Website
jacsbargrill.com
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Jessie Street Java LLC
Rushford

Handcrafted espresso, specialty coffee, quality tea, all-fruit smoothies, bakery items, panini sandwiches, and more!

Phone
507-864-2739
Website
www.facebook.com/Jessie-Street-Java
JT’s Corner Bar and Grill
Houston

Take a table at Jt's Corner Bar & Grill in Houston and look forward to your next meal. JT's offers traditional pub-style food and off-sale liquor.

Phone
507-896-3232
Juniper’s
109 Parkway Ave S,
Lanesboro
Directions

Fast-casual restaurant, located along the Root River. Chef-driven, seasonally prepared menus, utilizing quality, local produce, meats, seafoods and desserts. Date night ideal, on the go, kid friendly!

Phone
507 467-4040
Website
junipersrestaurantmn.com
JW Silver Grille
207 Main St S,
Chatfield
Directions

Breakfast, Hot Plates, Pizza – Delivery Available

Phone
507 867-2941
Website
www.eatatjwssilvergrill.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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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

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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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HARMONY WEATHER

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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

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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

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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

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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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HOUSTON WEATHER

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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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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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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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