Michelle A.
7/27/2021
We heard about this trail and wanted to travel from the Twin Cities and give it a try. Why we went during such a hot and humid summer, I have no idea! But thank goodness there's plenty of rest...
Cannon Valley Trail
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500 Main St W
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
History
In 1983, when the Chicago Great Western railroad line announced its intention of abandonment, private citizens realized the recreational potential of the line. With the assistance of the Minnesota Parks Foundation (now known as the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota), the right-of way was purchased with donated funds. The citites of Cannon Falls, Red Wing, and Goodhue County jointly manage this rail-trail. The CVT is one of only 2 trails in the state of MN that is not state owned. The Trail was dedicated May 31, 1986.
Specialties
Cannon Valley Trail is a regional bicycle hiking trail and is recognized as a National Recreation Trail. The Trail has 19.7 miles of paved surface that takes you through prairies and wood lands and offers splendid views of the Cannon River and bluffs between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. Trail accesses can be found in Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing.
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Reviews
5.04 reviews
Molly M.
4/18/2024
The CVT is a rail-to-trail (the historic railroads story is interesting here too). Wheel Passes are required on the trail ($7 daily/$30 season passes)-pedestrians, wheelchairs & strollers are...
Megan M.
9/28/2023
Gorgeous trail. Ran here after work on a Wednesday and essentially had the trail to myself! The leaves have just started to change down there, and the views were really beautiful. I'd like to come...
Jim L.
8/13/2020
I cannot believe that I haven't or others haven't rated this trail before. The Cannon River Trail actually goes from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. We have talked about biking this trail to Red Wing,...
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