Analysis of the Minnesota River Valley Trail

The report contains recommendations on location, dimension, and types of trails for the Minnesota River Valley trail system along the lower river. Part I includes brief descriptions of the physical character of the valley and its history. Previous recreation proposals for the trail system are reviewed in detail, as well as existing trail program (especially the status of land acquisition) at the time of publication. Part II presents recommendations and conclusions regarding such aspects as land acquisition, priority areas, types of trails, and the role of a trail system in floodplain protection.