Casey Jones — paved Currie park return
Minnesota · Rail-trail
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the designated paved trail toward Lake Shetek State Park for up to 2 miles and retrace. Turn at the actual route end or a barrier if earlier. This is a return, not a required full loop; ordinary streets and unmaintained Lake Wilson branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Currie · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated Casey Jones main trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Rolling prairie railway/park landscape; local climbs and wind require effort.
- Starting location
- End-O-Line Railroad Park public Casey Jones trail access, Currie, MN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Named mapped trail/park reference, not the exact public entrance, parking lot or driving route. Follow the separate written public start.
Casey Jones — paved Currie park return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: End-O-Line Railroad Park public Casey Jones trail access, Currie, MN.
DNR identifies this public trail parking location. Use signed open ordinary visitor spaces, walk to the main path, and obey current vehicle-entry and event restrictions. Seasonal toilets and water are not guaranteed operational.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the designated paved trail toward Lake Shetek State Park for up to 2 miles and retrace. Turn at the actual route end or a barrier if earlier. This is a return, not a required full loop; ordinary streets and unmaintained Lake Wilson branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated Casey Jones main trail. Rolling prairie railway/park landscape; local climbs and wind require effort.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. DNR confirms a separate six-mile paved Currie/Lake Shetek loop and public park access. It is distinct from the Pipestone–Woodstock paved section and unmaintained natural pieces. Park vehicle permits and museum hours have separate terms. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.