The Twin Cities metro area has miles of roads and trails that offer great views of the fall colors. This is my favorite time of year to ride not only for the vivid change on the trees but cooler temperatures make riding much more comfortable.
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| Image Credit: MN DNR |
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fall Color Map is now live and will be updated by State Park and State Recreation Area (SRA's) staff. With the wet Spring Minnesota has had and a good growing season during the Summer, trees are very healthy and a magnificent color display is expected throughout the state now through mid-October.
Below are some of my favorites near the Twin Cities that I try to visit this time of year. They will be posted as a RideWithGPS route that can be used to print cue sheets, download files* for your gps device or use with the RideWithGPS app.
*FIT is the best format for turn-by-turn directions on modern Garmin Edge Devices.
*TCX is compatible with most modern GPS units. Provides turn by turn directions including custom cue entries, but may consume more space than FIT.
*GPX is useful for any GPS unit. Contains no cuesheet entries, only track information (breadcrumb trail).
21.3 miles
35.2 miles
37.1 miles
1,214 feet elevation gain
Note: "Vermillion Highlands is open to various hunting activities during specific times of the year. Trail users are advised to wear blaze orange clothing during these seasons. Please visit the Wildlife Management page or call the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 651-322-4643 to learn more."
Don't delay as the fall colors won't stick around for long. Take one or several of the rides mentioned in this post and experience some great Minnesota scenery on a bicycle.
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