The Cannon Valley Trail Joint Powers and Staff work hard to make this a premier recreational and educational trail experience.
We are proud to have received the following recognitions and awards since our dedication as a Regional Trail on May 31, 1986
Minnesota Monthly Magazine – Best Trail of 2023
National Recreational Trail – 2018
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence – 2017 & 2018
Best Trail by Southern Minnesota Scene Magazine – 2018 & 2019
Goodhue County Health & Human Services “Step into Spring Mayor’s Challenge” – Honorable Mention – 2017
Red Wing Area Top Business Nominee – 2015
National Geographic / The Mississippi River Geo-tourism Program – 2014
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Archaeology Award – 2006
Community Millennium Trail – 2000
North Star Bicycle Award for outstanding contributions in the area of Bicycle Facilitates Development – 1992
Land Water Conservation Fund Partnership Award -National Park Service Midwest Region – 1992
