Wheel Passes are required to ride on the Cannon Valley with a wheeled device (exceptions are wheelchairs, strollers, children’s wagons) from April 1 – Oct 31. Use of the trail after Oct 31 is allowed until trails are groomed for cross- country skiing. No trail cleaning is performed after Oct 31.

Pedestrians may use the trail at no charge. Pets of all kinds are NOT allowed on the trail.

Trail Pass Information
Purchase Trail Pass Here

Please be prepared to show your pass or proof of purchase to a Trail Employee.

The Cannon Valley Trail is one of only two trails in the state of Minnesota that is not a State Trail. Our operating expenses are funded by user fees (wheel pass fees), general donations and annual contributions from our governing entities – City of Cannon Falls, City of Red Wing and Goodhue County. Larger projects are funded by Federal and State grants and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.

Thank you for supporting the CVT by purchasing your wheel pass and your generous donations.

The Cannon Valley Trail connects with the city of Cannon Falls trail on the west end and the city of Red Wing trails on the east end.

Note:  Wheel passes are NOT required for the City of Cannon Falls Trails, Mill Towns State Trail or City of Red Wing Trails. 

Rail to Trail

The Cannon Valley Trail is built on a former Chicago Great Western Railroad line connecting the cities of Cannon Falls, Welch and Red Wing in beautiful southeastern Minnesota. This paved bicycle and hiking trail is 19.7 miles of diverse and spectacular scenery.

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.

View the highlights of the Trail by visiting the Cannon Valley Trail Story Map. 

The Cannon Valley  Trail is owned and operated by a Joint Powers Agreement consisting of the cities of Cannon Falls, Red Wing and Goodhue County.  We are not part of the MN State Trail system, although we do connect with the Mill Towns State Trail to the west, and the Goodhue Pioneer Trail to the east.

The Trail is open year round for bicycling, in-line skating, skateboarding, similar wheeled recreational devices, hiking, walking and cross country skiing.  Trail users age 18 or older must have a valid Wheel Pass when using the trail from April 1st – November 1st. Wheel Pass fees are $5/day or $25/season.

The Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required to cross-country ski on the Cannon Valley Trail.