Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail

About

A 39 mile blacktop trail between Mankato and Faribault wandering near pastures and farmland along several lakes, through three small towns, and through a forested state park. The trail is perfect for biking and hiking, and, in the winter, groomed for snowmobiles.
Near the middle of the trail, cyclists are routed through city streets in Waterville, and at Elysian, there is a railroad depot wayside rest. There are swimming beaches at Waterville, Elysian, Madison Lake and Cannon Lake.

Dates

Trail is open to all allowed users year around. Summer seasonal uses generally April thru November. Winter uses generally December thru March.

Rates

There is no cost to use the State Trail for bikers, hikers and rollerbladers. A State Ski Pass is required for cross-country Skiing. Snowmobiles must be licensed and have a state trail permit. Horse riders must have a horse trail pass.

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