Spring Arrives with Clear Trails in Alexandria

A bicycle rests on a sunlit path in Alexandria beside leafless trees, overlooking a frozen lake where people ice fish beneath a clear blue sky as spring arrives with clear trails.

For many people, another true sign of spring is dusting off the bike and hitting the trails! The Central Lakes Trail has been clear and free of snow for a couple weeks, and many people have already been out enjoying it. Sure, the Central Lakes Trail is amazing in the summer, but spring poses a rare opportunity for trail-goers. Since the trees haven’t produced leaves yet, a spring cruise on the trail offers users with the unique opportunity to view adjacent lakes and rolling glacial hills that otherwise would be covered by dense tree cover in the summer. You don’t always think about taking an adventure trip in April, but if the weather remains decent, you’ll catch a small spring window to view the beauty of the melting lakes and landscapes like no other time in the year. Just another reason why the Central Lakes Trail was ranked as one of the 7 Wonders of Alexandria, MN! Have fun, stay connected, and keep Exploring!

While the nice weather has cleared up the trail, some anglers in the distance are enjoying some late-season ice fishing. (You must exercise extreme caution when ice fishing  on melting lakes)
While the nice weather has cleared up the trail, some anglers in the distance are enjoying some late-season ice fishing. (You must exercise extreme caution when ice fishing on melting lakes)

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