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Cannon Valley Trail

Cannon Falls, MN
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Trails, Biking Trails
Activities: Inline skating, Biking
Description: Scenic paved trail running from Cannon Falls to Red Wing, Minnesota, ideal for rollerblading, biking and hiking.
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St. Paul, MN
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We love this bike trail as an easy day trip (shorter then a day trip, really, being 45mins away) from the Twin Cities. It's nicely maintained, it's shaded, and few crossings along the way. It's a $4 fee for the day pass per bike. We usually park in Cannon Falls, and ride from there to Welch, half-way, where you can... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Giving this an Excellent because, well, it is a great trail, but on this trip we basically had it to ourselves. A little odd since it's so popular, but it was cool and romantic to be strolling along on 'our own' trail for the morning.

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Minneapolis, MN
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

My husband and I visited Red Wing, MN and went for a bike ride along he Cannon Valley Trail. We stopped at Ben and Joe's fun Rental in Red Wing to rent battery-operated bikes. The bikes allow you to pedal a few times, and then coast along like you are on a moped. It was a beautiful Spring day and... More

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Lakeville, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

Great bike trail. We put in at Welsh Village, which gives you the option of going to Cannon Falls or Redwing. Slightly up hill grade to Cannon Falls, downward to Redwing form there. Weekdays are the best time to go, particularly with kids. Weekends are busier, particularly during the fall. Highly suggest.

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Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

This is a great trail for all skill levels of bicycle riders - there are only a couple of hills right at the start of the trail and they are in a pretty little park beside the Cannon River. Other than those, the ride is a very gentle grade through the hardwood forests next to the river. There is a... More

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Faribault, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

I made it all the way from the start of the trail to about 4 miles to the end before I had to turn around. The nice thing about this trail is that it is really maintained due the fact that you do have to pay to be on the trail and it is a smoothe ride with not too... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

Rode bike on the Cannon Valley trail from Red Wing to Welch, had lunch at a great diner, and had Elvis ice cream......yum! Great trail with many benches, scenic, very well kept. Great day! Only $4 for a trail pass..

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Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2008
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The Cannon Valley bike trail is a well maintained trail that runs from Cannon Falls, MN to Red Wing, MN. The paved trail runs through the woods, so it is somewhat scenic. Bike rentals are available nearby in Cannon Falls. Canoe rental is also popular at a nearby shop, as you can canoe down the Cannon River. The city of... More

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