Genola to Hillman

Total Miles
11.8

Elevation

401.74 ft

Duration

0.66 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Genola to Hillman on the Soo Line South Trail is a section of converted rail grade that is 12 miles long and takes about 40 minutes with an average speed of 19.6 mph. This section of the Soo Line South Trail is provided by Morrison County and maintained by the Eastern Morrison County 4 Wheelers Club. The club offers a fully enclosed shelter with interior lights along the trail, picnic tables, and a portable-type restroom. The shelter is at 45.98691, -93.96015.

Photos of Genola to Hillman

Genola to Hillman
Genola to Hillman

Difficulty

The section is easy and flat converted rail grade. There's no need for 4x4 or even to lock the rear differential. After several days of rain in the area, this section of trail remains solid and doesn't have any large areas of deep water to cross. The surface is packed gravel without large rocks. Some of the areas have larger stones in the gravel but do not pose an issue. Do pay attention to the edge of the trail, as it can have steep banks since it is converted rail grade. Bridge crossings are well marked and are the only areas you need to use extra care and slow down.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

Park in Genola, at the intersection of Highway 25 and 260th Avenue. (Please be respectful to not block parking for the Red Rooster Bar and Grill.) Parking In Hillman is east of County Road 8 on the Soo Line Road. Trail access and vault type restrooms are east of Main Street.

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