Wahkon to McGrath

Total Miles
14.9

Elevation

399.43 ft

Duration

0.58 Hours

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

Wahkon to McGrath is a section of converted rail grade. It's 15 miles long and takes about 30 minutes with an average speed of 13.7 MPH. This section starts at the Wahkon City Park. There is an easily-accessed gas station at this city park in Wahkon. (There's no parking for trailers to start your trip here.)

Photos of Wahkon to McGrath

Wahkon to McGrath
Wahkon to McGrath

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

Access Description

Although trailer parking is not found in Wahkon, trail parking is right along the trail in Isle, Minnesota. This parking area just north of the trail and east of 5th Avenue South has a few picnic tables under a covered shelter: 46.13543, -93.47316. Parking with trailers is also available in McGrath at the trail at west Main Street and South 1st Street: 46.24381, -93.27196.

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