 The
Cannon Valley Trail is a 19.7 mile long trail that runs through diverse
and spectacular scenery on a former
Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting
the cities of Cannon Falls,
Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern
Minnesota.
Paralleling the Cannon
River, the Trail offers glimpses and panoramas of the valley and gradually
descends 115 feet in elevation from Cannon Falls to Red Wing.
From overhanging cliffs to views of extensive wetland complexes,
nature's seasonal changes are vividly displayed.
The
Trail is open year round for bicycling, in-line skating, skateboarding,
hiking and walking, and similar wheeled recreational devices. Trail
users age 18 or older must have a valid Wheel
Pass when using the trail from April 1st - November 1st . During
the snow season, cross-country skiing is a common trail activity.
The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to cross-country ski on the
Cannon Valley Trail.
| CANNON
VALLEY TRAIL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Please
check back for specific start dates and updates on these
projects. There will be at
least a two week notice listed on this website prior to
a project starting. Thank you for your cooperation!
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| Mile
16 Trail Relocation:
Project will involve moving the trail 10-15 feet.
The project will involve quarter mile of trail
near Mile Marker 16.
PLEASE NOTE:
Trail
users will not be
able
to pass through
THE area that
IS
being worked on.
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APPROXIMATE
START DATE:
September
13th
APPROXIMATE
END DATE:
October
15th
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Asphalt
Restoration: Project
will involve removing and replacing asphalt in 17 areas
along the entire trail between
Cannon
Falls
and
Red Wing. PLEASE NOTE:
Trail
users will not be
able
to pass through
areas that
are
being worked on.
Detours will be set up where it is feasible.
A
schedule listing the areas that will be affected by the
Asphalt Restoration Project will be published daily on
this site. (Project Dates are:
September 7th – October 1st)
IF YOU
PLAN
TO VISIT THE TRAIL DURING THESE DATES, PLEASE CHECK BACK
FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
BECAUSE
OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PROJECT AREAS
AND
FOR
SAFETY IT IS imperative
THAT TRAIL USERS DO NOT ENTER CLOSED SECTIONS OF THE
TRAIL DURING THIS PROJECT.
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APPROXIMATE
START DATE:
September
7th
APPROXIMATE
END DATE:
October
1st
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| New
Road Crossing the Trail:
City of
Red Wing
will be building a new road that will cross the trail at
Mile Marker 18. Trail users should expect delays and a
detour route around the construction area. PROJECT
HAS NOT STARTED. NO START DATE SET. PLEASE CHECK BACK
FOR NOTICE OF PROJECTED
START DATE FOR THIS PROJECT. |
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DATE: ????
Approximate
End Date: ???
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| Cannon
Falls Downtown Trailhead:
City of Cannon Falls will be updating the
downtown trailhead. Trail users should expect delays and will
be able to pass by the work area. PROJECT
HAS NOT STARTED. NO START DATE SET. PLEASE CHECK BACK
FOR NOTICE OF PROJECTED START DATE FOR THIS PROJECT. |
START
DATE: ????
Approximate
End Date: ???
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