Glacial Lakes — paved Spicer return
Minnesota · Rail-trail
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the main paved trail north toward New London for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stay on the paved main route, walk crossings and do not follow road shoulders toward Sibley State Park.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Spicer · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main rail trail; natural equestrian parallel tread 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
- DNR describes a generally level former-rail course; access ramps and wind add effort.
- Starting location
- Glacial Lakes public trail parking at Highway 23 and County Road 10, Spicer, MN
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Mapped main Glacial Lakes corridor reference south of Spicer, not the selected Spicer parking entrance. Follow the DNR-listed public Highway23/CountyRoad10 start.
Glacial Lakes — paved Spicer 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: Glacial Lakes public trail parking at Highway 23 and County Road 10, Spicer, 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 main paved trail north toward New London for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stay on the paved main route, walk crossings and do not follow road shoulders toward Sibley State Park.
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 main rail trail; natural equestrian parallel tread excluded. DNR describes a generally level former-rail course; access ramps and wind add 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 retains an undeveloped gap with closed railroad bridges between the county line and Roscoe. Its Sibley connection includes three miles of road shoulder. Neither is part of this short Spicer return. 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.