Shooting Star State Trail
The Shooting Star State Trail is a multi-use recreational trail in southeastern Minnesota, USA. It currently runs 30 miles (48 km) between the towns of LeRoy and Austin,(where it would intersect with an expanded Blazing Star State Trail) to Lyle.[1]
| Shooting Star State Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Location | Southeast Minnesota, USA |
| Designation | Minnesota state trail |
| Trailheads | LeRoy AdamsRose Creek Minnesota and Austin, Mn |
| Use | Biking, hiking, in-line skating |
| Hiking details | |
| Sights | Lake Louise State Park, wildflowers |
| Hazards | Severe weather |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Website | Shooting Star State Trail |
The route largely follows a leg of Minnesota State Highway 56, which was designated the Shooting Star Wildflower and Historic Route Scenic Byway.[1] Both trail and byway are named for the shooting star, a wildflower. The trail was built on the roadbed of the former Milwaukee Road.[2]
References
- "Shooting Star State Trail". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-14.
- Stark, Laura (Dec 7, 2012). "Shooting Star Rail Trail a Lifeline in Southern Minnesota". Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
External links
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