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Agassiz Recreational Trail

Coordinates: 47°24′44″N 96°16′14″W / 47.41222°N 96.27056°W / 47.41222; -96.27056
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Agassiz Recreational Trail
Length53 mi (85 km)
LocationClay, Norman, and Polk counties, Minnesota, United States
TrailheadsUlen
Crookston
UseHiking, bicycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding
DifficultyEasiest[1]
MonthsApril 1 to November 30
HazardsRiver crossings
Websitehttp://www.agassiztrail.org

Agassiz Recreational Trail is a 53-mile (85 km), multi-use rail trail in northwest Minnesota, United States, between the towns of Crookston and Ulen. Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ATV riding are allowed on the natural-surface 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] The trail should not be confused with the Agassiz Interpretive Trail in Manitoba, Canada.

Route

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Agassiz Recreational Trail was converted from an abandoned rail bed running parallel to state highways 32 and 102.[3] The route traverses sparsely wooded rural farmland. There are a number of rivers and creek crossings along the route, including the Sand Hill, Wild Rice and South Branch Wild Rice Rivers, and Mashaug Creek.[3]

The trail passes through several towns (in order from south to north):

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Agassiz Recreational Trails". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Agassiz Recreational Trail (Minnesota)". American Trails. Archived from the original on 2011-03-14. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
  3. ^ a b c Dokken, Brad (24 December 2009). "Construction begins on Agassiz trail bridges". Northland Outdoors. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
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47°24′44″N 96°16′14″W / 47.41222°N 96.27056°W / 47.41222; -96.27056