Agassiz Recreational Trail Explained

Agassiz Recreational Trail
Length Mi:53
Use:Hiking, bicycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding
Difficulty:Easiest[1]
Months:April 1 to November 30
Hazards:River crossings
Website:http://www.agassiztrail.org

Agassiz Recreational Trail is a 53miles, 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

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):

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Agassiz Recreational Trails . Minnesota Department of Natural Resources . 2011 . 2 March 2011.
  2. Web site: Agassiz Recreational Trail (Minnesota) . American Trails . 2 March 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110314170655/http://www.americantrails.org/awards/CRT10awards/Agassiz%20-Trail-CRT-award.html . 2011-03-14 . dead .
  3. News: Dokken . Brad . Construction begins on Agassiz trail bridges . Northland Outdoors . 24 December 2009 . 1 March 2011 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714195243/http://www.northlandoutdoors.com/event/article/id/233102/ . 14 July 2011 .