| Agassiz Recreational Trail | |
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| Length | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Location | Clay,Norman, andPolk counties,Minnesota,United States |
| Trailheads | Ulen Crookston |
| Use | Hiking, bicycling, equestrian, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding |
| Difficulty | Easiest[1] |
| Months | April 1 to November 30 |
| Hazards | River crossings |
| Website | http://www.agassiztrail.org |
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Agassiz Recreational Trail is a 53-mile (85 km), multi-userail trail in northwestMinnesota, United States, between the towns ofCrookston andUlen. Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and ATV riding are allowed on the natural-surface trail.[2] The trail is owned byClay,Norman andPolk counties. Representatives from each county serving on a joint powers board operate the trail.[3] The trail should not be confused with theAgassiz Interpretive Trail inManitoba, Canada.
Agassiz Recreational Trail was converted from an abandoned rail bed running parallel to state highways32 and102.[3] The route traverses sparsely wooded rural farmland. There are a number of rivers and creek crossings along the route, including theSand Hill,Wild Rice and South Branch Wild Rice Rivers, andMashaug Creek.[3]
The trail passes through several towns (in order from south to north):
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