Root River State Trail Ski Condition Report 1-31-12: The recently groomed trail has deteriorated due to warm temperatures, however, Whalan's Candlelight Ski event will continue as planned for Sat, Feb 4. The trail will be lit with candles and if we don't receive sufficient snow, you can hike the trail. Ski Passes are required if we receive sufficient snow.
Hike or Cross-Country Ski on 60 miles of the Root River State Trail System!
All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are aged 16 and above must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. You must sign your ski pass and carry it with you when skiing. Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system.
Ski and Snowshoe Rental
Ski rental costs are $10 for the first 2 hours, $2 for each additional hour, max $18. Includes, skis, boots & poles.
Rentals are first come first serve. Cedar Valley Resort
905 Bench St.
Whalan, MN 55949
507-467-9000 Root River Snowmobiling
Snowmobiles with studs:
No parallel trail available except for a very short segment between Lanesboro and Whalan.
Non-studded snowmobiles:
Because the Root River Trail is a non-motorized trail, snowmobiles are not allowed on the paved surface of the trail.
To order free copies of snowmobile regulations or statewide maps of snowmobile trails, e-mail the DNR Information Center atinfo@dnr.state.mn.us or call at (651) 296-6157 or (888) MINNDNR; TTY: (651) 296-5484 or (800) 657-3929.
Lanesboro Day Spa
102 E Beacon St, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2142 lanesborodayspa@gmail.com
Come in and enjoy a relaxing, healing and caring therapeutic massage. Prana Healing Center is dedicated to the well being of the body, mind, emotion and spirit.
The Lanesboro Arts Center & St. Mane Theatre
Gallery at 103 Parkway Ave N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2446
A multi-faceted arts center with two galleries
featuring over 80 local and regional artists, Kids
Create! Family Art Projects and workshops, and a
Residency Program.
Literary, music, cultural, theater & film events at the St. Mane Theater
206 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro.
WINTER HOURS: Fri & Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Amish Tours R&M Amish Tours
507-467-2128
Tours Mon-Sat at 10 am & 1 pm
Amish Backroads Tour CD
507-467-2128
Rent a convenient drive-yourself CD available at:
Amish Experience
105 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2992
WINTER HOURS: Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Lanesboro Lodging Tours
Free self-guided tours. Offered anytime based on availability.
Historic Scanlan House B&B
708 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949
Tour Lanesboro’s only home listed on The National Register of Historic Places
Lanesboro Sales Commission
402 Coffee St, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2192
Auctions held Wednesdays beginning at 8 am and Fri beginning at 10:30 am. Stop in, watch a live auction and enjoy breakfast, homemade lunch specials, soups and baked foods and the Stockyard Café.
Pedal Pushers Café Friday Night Fish Fry
121 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro MN 55949
507-467-1050
All you can eat beer battered cod with potato pancakes, creamy coleslaw, and toasted rye bread. Adults $9.95, Kids 6 – 12 $5.95 5 – 7:30 pm
Lanesboro State Fish Hatchery
23789 Grosbeak Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-3771
1 of 5 MN State DNR cold water trout hatcheries. Gates open Mon – Fri 7 am – 3:30 pm. Interpretive walking trail of fish habitats always open.
Lanesboro Hydropower Dam and Falls
Masterfully hand built and still providing electricity, just a short walk from downtown Lanesboro.
All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are aged 16 and above must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. You must sign your ski pass and carry it with you when skiing. Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system.
Lanesboro Day Spa
The Lanesboro Arts Center & St. Mane Theatre
Amish Tours
Lanesboro Lodging Tours
Lanesboro Sales Commission
