The Root River flows through the scenic Root River Valley and is surrounded by limestone bluffs. This river can be a challenge depending upon the water levels and weather conditions. There are landings located all along the river making it easy to get on and off the water at many points. There are designated canoe campsites along the riverbank for overnight trips.
I drove down Route 43 from Winona on the Mississippi River, connected back up with I-90 for a few miles, the continued south on Route 43 to Rushford. There I picked up Route 16 which runs along the Root River. Route 16 is called the "Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway" and it is 88 miles of beautiful scenery and kayaking spots.
The Root River State Trail, a 42-mile bicycle trail runs through the picturesque rural communities of Fountain, Lanesboro, Whalan, Peterson, Rushford and Houston, and provides outstanding views of the limestone bluffs of the Root River Valley.
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