Sakatah Singing Hills — paved Elysian return
Minnesota · Rail-trail
Walk to the designated main trail at the named public start. Follow the paved rail trail west toward Madison Lake for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stay on the separated main trail and walk crossings. Do not use the city-street route through Waterville or natural horse tread.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Elysian · Minnesota
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved main state 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
- DNR calls the railway course generally level; local ramps and crossings remain.
- Starting location
- Sakatah Singing Hills public trail wayside rest area, Elysian, 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.
Sakatah Singing Hills — paved Elysian 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: Sakatah Singing Hills public trail wayside rest area, Elysian, 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 paved rail trail west toward Madison Lake for up to 2 miles and retrace. Stay on the separated main trail and walk crossings. Do not use the city-street route through Waterville or natural horse tread.
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 state trail. DNR calls the railway course generally level; local ramps and crossings remain.
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 lists the Elysian public wayside and year-round restroom building, subject to actual operation. The 39-mile regional corridor includes a signed street route through Waterville east of this westbound selection. 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.