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Fillmore County

An interesting retaining wall. – Picnic area sign loop from Rushford

Bike touring routes & trails

Fillmore County

An interesting retaining wall. – Picnic area sign loop from Rushford

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An interesting retaining wall. – Picnic area sign loop from Rushford

02:31

42.6km

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: June 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

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Parking

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2.12 km

An interesting retaining wall.

Highlight • Structure

A bunch of crushed rock put between fencing to hold back the rock. Haven't seen one like this before.

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2

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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3

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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4

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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5

20.4 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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6

21.0 km

Natural Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

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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7

42.0 km

Root River State Trail - Rushford

Highlight • Trail

A nice place to park and get on the trail. It was very busy today for late September, but since it was also in the upper 70's and sunny, no …

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8

42.3 km

View of the Rushford sign on the bluff

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is one of the best views of the Rushford sign on the bluff I found from the bike trail.

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42.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

383 m

104 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

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Friday 31 July

22°C

16°C

85 %

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