State Bicycle Trails The Root River State Trail and the Harmony-Preston State Trail offer 60 miles of scenic paved trails for bikers, walkers and rollerbladers. The Root River State Trail and Harmony-Preston State Trail meet right on the 200-acre property of The Old Barn Resort. Together they offer more than 60 miles of paved trails for the biker's, walker's and blader's pleasure through some of the most scenic countryside in the state. From The Old Barn the Root River trail runs east along the river to Lanesboro, on through the towns of Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and finally to Houston. Just west of The Barn on our property the two trails meet. The Root River continues to Fountain, and the Harmony-Preston State Trail goes to Preston first then on to Harmony. For distance measuring on the map below, Isinours Junction is just a about a mile from the Barn. The trail is directly linked to the campground so no shuttling, transporting or roads are required to get on the trail! Click the map on the left for the Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley Trail system As this is Amish farming country, you might see horse drawn farm equipment or buggies. Experienced cyclists will tell you the trail is of excellent quality—very smooth and well kept. It also offers a great combination of natural beauty and fun things to do in the small towns along the way. Rated Minnesota's “most scenic trail,” it connects directly with The Old Barn Resort. One of the best parts of the trail is that it is meticulously maintained by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is available free of charge during the spring, summer and fall. (It is groomed in the winter for cross-country skiers at a small charge, however we are seasonal and are not open during that season.) Bicycle rentals are available at the resort! Reservations for rentals are recommended. Click here for more information. The Old Barn Resort | 24461 Heron Rd, Preston, MN 55965 | (507) 467-2512  (800) 552-2512 | Privacy | © 2011 Prestige Media   Root River and Harmony-Preston Bicycle Trail System Click map above for a supersize image Trail Distance in Miles Click chart above for a supersize image