Palisade to Swatara

Total Miles
15.6

Elevation

396.00 ft

Duration

0.75 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Palisade to Swatara on the Soo Line North is a section of converted rail grade that is 15.7 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 20.9 MPH. It's a great trail to run if you are in the area during a wet period or the springtime.

Photos of Palisade to Swatara

Palisade to Swatara
Palisade to Swatara

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

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Access Description

Palisade has trailside parking at Marconi Street and South 3rd Avenue: 46.71186, -93.49020. Swatara has parking at 610th Street (County Road 7) and 389th Avenue 46.89550, -93.67367.

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