Chester Woods — paved public-junction return
Minnesota · Greenway
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the paved state trail east beside 19th Street toward Chester Woods Park for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stop at the actual path end or earlier barrier. Do not enter Highway 14, whose far eastern endpoint is fenced, or substitute natural park trails.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Chester / Eyota · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated state trail; natural county-park paths excluded
- 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 country and park approaches can climb; allow effort for the return.
- Starting location
- Chester Woods State Trail public access at Chester Road and 19th Street, Chester, MN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Nearby Chester Woods Park landmark reference, not the selected Chester Road/19th Street public path junction or parking. Use written junction access; interior park paths are excluded.
Chester Woods — paved public-junction 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: Chester Woods State Trail public access at Chester Road and 19th Street, Chester, MN.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
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 paved state trail east beside 19th Street toward Chester Woods Park for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stop at the actual path end or earlier barrier. Do not enter Highway 14, whose far eastern endpoint is fenced, or substitute natural park trails.
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 state trail; natural county-park paths excluded. Rolling country and park approaches can climb; allow effort for the return.
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. Actual DNR map distinguishes the paved main route from dashed other park paths and marks no entry to Highway 14 at the east end. The selected public road/path junction avoids assuming a paved bicycle approach from interior park parking. 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.