This 2025 report uses data collected with our Research Bike in 2018 and 2023 to:
In 2023, Minnesota’s paved state trails scored a B- for overall ride quality.
Long-term, trail ride quality is forecast to decline further.
Overall, Minnesota’s paved state trail system was in good condition in 2023, but declined from 2018.
A reasonable standard would keep 25% of the system’s trail surfaces in excellent condition, 50% in good, and 25% in fair.
To maintain the 25-50-25 target requires rehabilitating 30 miles of trail annually.
Reestablishing trail rehab as a distinct line item in bonding appropriations would offer increased funding and improved transparency.
Explore our interactive map of the data from the 2025 State of the Trails Report. You’ll find in-depth data about each segment of trail from condition ratings, parking locations, on-street segments, directions, and Google Street View links.