[2] The trail is owned by Clay, Norman and Polk counties.
Representatives from each county serving on a joint powers board operate the trail.
Agassiz Recreational Trail was converted from an abandoned rail bed running parallel to state highways 32 and 102.
There are a number of rivers and creek crossings along the route, including the Sand Hill, Wild Rice and South Branch Wild Rice Rivers, and Mashaug Creek.
[3] The trail passes through several towns (in order from south to north):