Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Waterville

Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Waterville

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4.6

(3035)

17,736

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Elysian trail access point – View of Lake Elysian loop from Waterville

01:59

44.6km

110m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22 m

Sakatah State Trail parking and access

Highlight • Parking

Nice little parking lot in Waterville, right on the edge of the State Park.

Tip by

1.31 km

Boat Launch between Lake Tetonka and Sakatah Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place for a stop on the bike, or a great place to launch a boat for a paddle into either or both of these two lakes that are part of the Cannon River.

Tip by

4.62 km

Rest stop by the lake with picnic table

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice stopping place with a picnic table, bridge, and lake view

Tip by

11.4 km

Elysian trail access point

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice rest stop and point to get on the trail that connects Faribault to Mankato

Tip by

11.5 km

Elysian access to the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great access point for the Sakatah Singing Hills Trail. There is ample parking, picnic tables, benches, and restroom facilities.

Tip by

22.9 km

The Anchor Bar and Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice place to stop on a bike ride for a beer and a burger. The Walleye sandwich was great too!

Tip by

35.5 km

View of Lake Elysian

Highlight • Viewpoint

A view of Lake Elysian from the bike path, no straight shot to get over to the lake from the path, but fun to see anyway. I love paddling this lake.

Tip by

41.3 km

Rest Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest Stop - looks like it used to have a tent area, which is now covered in fallen branches. Now just a picnic table and firepit.

Tip by

44.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

3.22 km

375 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

22.2 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 14 October

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Rest stop by the lake with picnic table

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