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Biking & Trails

Biking & Trails

Enjoy biking, walking, running, cross country skiing and rollerblading
on the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail.

The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail connects Harmony to the Root River Trail system with over 60 miles of recreational trail.

 The Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail travels through lovely countryside and amongst the wildlife, passing through a variety of wooded areas, pastoral farm sites, rolling hills and near spring-fed Camp Creek.

The trail starts right behind Harmony’s Visitor Center at the Trail Head Park where you can also enjoy a 9-hole disc golf course, picnic shelter, playground, parking lot and Visitor Center.

Our visitor center is host to clean bathrooms, fresh drinking fountains, and friendly volunteers who are happy to help you find local restaurants, shops, and anything else you may need. Harmony is home to several restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat, and shops to explore while you take a break from the trail. Harmony is a great place to start your biking adventure. 

Harmony-Preston-Valley State Trail
from Harmony

The paved Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail is a beautiful 18-mile multiple use trail that connects the communities of Harmony and Preston with the Root River State Trail in southeastern Minnesota’s Blufflands region.

Harmony to Preston (heading north)

  • 12.3 miles
  • There are some steep grades
  • Relatively downhill and easier from Harmony to Preston
  • More challenging with and uphill from Preston to Harmony

Harmony to County Road 30 (heading south)

  • 4.3 miles
  • Newly constructed trail
  • Will be able to bike Niagara Cave
  • Watch for trail updates

Root River State Trail

Connect with the Root River State Trail from Harmony.

  • Harmony to Preston 12.3 miles
  • Preston to Fountain 12.6 miles
  • Preston to Lanesboro 10.9 miles
  • Lanesboro to Whalan 4.6 miles
  • Whalan to Peterson 8.9 miles
  • Peterson to Rushford 4.8 miles
  • Rushford to Houston 12.6 miles

Learn more about theses state trails

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail Root River State Trail

Trail Head Park

2nd Ave NW & 4th Street NW
Harmony, MN 55939

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The Trail Head Park is located at the beginning of the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail which connects Harmony to the Root River Trail system with over 60 miles of recreational trail.

At the Trail Head Park

  • Play Ground
  • 9-hole disc golf course
    • Discs are available at the Harmony Visitor Center
  • Free Notes park
  • Picnic Tables & Shelter
  • Grills
  • Splash Pad
  • Parking
  • Bike Repair Station
  • Visitor Center
  • Bathrooms
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Bike Share Program
    • Borrow high quality bikes for free
    • Learn how to check out a bike

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Harmony Visitor Center
15 2nd Street NW
Harmony, MN 55939
507-886-2469

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