The Douglas State Trail is a 12.5 mile, multiple use state trail developed on an abandoned railroad grade. This trail crosses outstanding rural scenery, traversing some of the richest agricultural land in Minnesota.
The trail begins in northwestern Rochester, travels through the small town of Douglas (for which the trail is named) and terminates in Pine Island. Present trail access includes three parking lots with rest facilities.
Current trail conditions:
Some content from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2008. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Web Site (online). Accessed 2008-01-02 at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/sitetools/copyright.html