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Minnesota, United States

Root River Scenic Byway

Driftless area trout stream valley in southeast Minnesota.

Lanesboro → Houston

Distance
29 mi
Level
Easy
Type
Gorge
Season
May - October

Highlights

  • Root River valley
  • Lanesboro arts town
  • Bluff country

Must ride

★ 8.0/ 10

Risks

Gravel sectionsTight cornersTrafficWildlifeSummer heat

Fuel stops

LanesboroWhalanHouston

Food stops

Whalan
Map of the Root River Scenic Byway motorcycle route

Waypoints

  1. 1Lanesboro
  2. 2Whalan
  3. 3Houston
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