Enjoy Cross Country Skiing on the Root River Trail
cross country skiing on the Root River Trail in Lanesboro MN
Many of our guests love biking along the Root River Trail throughout the year, but have you ever taken the opportunity to enjoy cross country skiing on this delightful trail? That's right, the popular Root River Bike Trail, which travels along the winding Root River and through the charming Southeastern Minnesota town of Lanesboro, is an excellent place to enjoy this popular winter sport. This incredible area is known for its scenic natural beauty; a beauty we'd argue gets even more breathtaking in the winter. Though there are many wonderful towns along the Root River Trail, our favorite of course, is Lanesboro. Lanesboro, Minnesota is known not just for being Minnesota's lodging capital, but also for its historic downtown and fun dedication to the arts. It's the perfect place to land if you're looking for a few peaceful and warmer days to escape to this winter. Book your room at our Minnesota hotel and inn, where you can enjoy a recreational day in the snow on the Root River Trail!
Cross Country Skiing Along the Root River Trail
Cross country skiing on the Root River Trail in Lanesboro, Minnesota
The Root River Trail, which runs through Lanesboro, has been voted one of the best bike trails in all of Minnesota! That's saying quite a lot for a state known for its rugged outdoors and vast natural spaces. The trail follows the abandoned tracks of a former railway, and it begins in the town of Fountain. From there, the Root River Trail meanders a scenic route through Bluff Country, connecting the communities of Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford, and Houston. This scenic trail also connects to the Harmony-Preston Valley state trail system, which offers another 18 miles of paved trail to explore. Most of the Root River Trail is groomed in the winter, making it suitable not just for cross country skiing, but snowshoeing as well. There are 30 miles of tracks spanning the area from the Isinours Forest Recreation Area in Preston to the bridge outside of Houston. A Minnesota Ski Pass is required to ski on this trail. There is a trail center located in Lanesboro that sells ski passes, and ski rentals available at the Little River General Store in Lanesboro. If you're looking for something special to do the 1st weekend in February, join the town of Whalan for their annual candlelight ski. Luminaries light up a 1/2 mile of the Root River State Trail, making for a simply magical evening in Bluff Country. If you've never tried cross country skiing or snowshoeing before, there are classes for beginners at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center.
R&R AT OUR HOTEL in Lanesboro, MN
cross country skiing on the root river trail in Lanesboro MN
Whatever it is you choose to do while you're exploring this incredible part of Minnesota, you can count on the comfortable accommodations of our Lanesboro lodging at the end of the day. There's no place quite like our unique hotel and inn in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Savor the pace of our historic town, and revel in our local character, and start each day fresh, local pastry and beverage right here at the Inn. Lanesboro itself has a truly beautiful and walkable downtown, and it is the perfect place to plan a romantic getaway this winter. Many of the town's restored buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. We also entertain an incredible art scene. You simply must take in an evening performance at the Commonweal Theatre while you're here. The charm of Lanesboro, Minnesota is something we all need to experience at least once in our lifetimes - and this winter is the perfect time to visit. Book one of our suites or rooms today!