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Good news, trail users—the new Lake Wobegon Trail bridge is open for you to explore by bike, on foot or rollerblade!
Lake Wobegon Trail meets Central Lakes State Trail
The bridge over Hwy 27 in Osakis is the point where the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail connects with the Central Lakes State Trail.
 The Lake Wobegon Regional Trail is a paved 65-mile-long trail that connects ten communities. From Waite Park to Osakis, trail users will encounter church steeples, colleges, cows and lakes. Downtown Osakis is home to one of 12 trailheads, which is located just two blocks south of Lake Osakis. Restrooms are available at the city offices just south of the trail on the corner of Central Ave. and Main St.
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The Central Lakes State Trail is a 55-mile former railroad route turned paved bike trail that runs through three counties from Fergus Falls to Osakis. Trail users enjoy differing landscape views from open grassland/prairie, lakes and wetlands to farmland and forested rolling hills. |
Upcoming trail events
The new bridge is open just in time to enjoy these fun upcoming events:
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Rail Trails 100, Sat, Aug. 6—The Central Lakes and Lake Wobegon Trails offer some of the best trail riding in Minnesota and this is your chance to conquer both of them in one day!
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Lake Wobegon Trail Caramel Apple Ride, Sat, Sept. 10—Check out the fall colors and apple refreshments at all the rest stops. Make sure to stop in Osakis for a caramel apple!
Hwy 27 remains detoured as work continues
Multiple crews are busy grading, installing storm sewers and reconstructing Hwy 27, which remains closed and detoured to through traffic between Co. Rd. 82/51 and Hwy 71 south of Long Prairie. Please continue to follow the signed detour.
While access is maintained for those who live, work or visit Osakis, remember this area is an active work zone. For everyone's safety, please reduce your speed, stay out of closed areas and always watch for workers and equipment.
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Stay connected
We will continue to provide information about traffic impacts through these email updates and the Hwy 27 project webpage, where you can get details, maps or contact the project team. Also, don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook or Twitter!
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MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities.
- If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.
- If you need any another reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.
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