Lake Wobegon Trail

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Welcome to the Lake Wobegon Trail

The Lake Wobegon Trail was once an abandoned railroad corridor. The paved surface trail is used for biking, walking, and rollerblading in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.

The Lake Wobegon Trail is 65 miles long with 57 of those miles in Stearns County and 8 miles in Todd County. The trail runs west from Waite Park through Sauk Centre and runs north from Albany through Holdingford.

More information is available on the Lake Wobegon Trail webpage.

Map Stearns County with trail highlighted

Biking Etiquette

  • Share the Trail! Be aware of others walking, rollerblading, or dog walking.
  • Obey all signs along the trail. They are there for your safety.
  • Stop at all stop signs and traffic lights.
  • Use turn signals.
  • Ride on the right-hand side of the trail.
  • Pass on the left. Give a warning by ringing your bell or saying “on your left.”
  • Slow down and be prepared to stop when others are on the trail.
stop sign at an intersection

STOP at all intersections before proceeding across public roads. YOUR life depends on it!

For a Safe and Enjoyable Experience

Read and Follow All Posted Signs
Comply with Trail Ordinance #594 (PDF)

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Hours: The trail is open 24 hours a day except where cities designate other hours within their city limits.

Events: A Special Event Permit is required for organized events or groups of more than 30 people.

Environment: It is unlawful to harm wildlife, property, ruins or plants.

Pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pets. Horses are not allowed on Lake Wobegon Trail.

Firearm or bow and arrow shall not be discharged within or across the trail.

Snowmobiles are allowed on the trails from December 1 to April 1.

Motorized Vehicles are not allowed.

Electric-assisted bicycles (Minnesota Statute § 169.011, subd. 27)
"Electric-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle with two or three wheels that:(1) has a saddle and fully operable pedals for human propulsion;(2) meets the requirements for bicycles under Code of Federal Regulations, title 16, part 1512, or successor requirements;(3) is equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 750 watts; and(4) meets the requirements of a class 1, class 2, or class 3 electric-assisted bicycle.

Maximum speed limit is 20 miles per hour.

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