What to Expect Trail Information For further information: To protect the resources of the Cannon Valley Trail and to ensure CANNON The Cannon Valley Trail runs through diverse its safe use, please follow the trail ordinances listed below: Cannon Valley Trail Office and spectacular scenery on a former Chicago Great Wheel Pass Required 825 Cannon River Ave. Western Railroad line, connecting the cities of Can- Cannon Falls, MN 55009 VALLEY non Falls, Welch, and Red Wing. Hikers, bicyclers, (April 1 - Nov. 1) in-line skaters, and cross country skiers enjoy a quiet, Trail users aged 18 and older are required to purchase a Wheel Pass when using bicycles, in- Office: (507) 263-0508 TRAIL people-powered experience. Motorized vehicles line skates, skateboards or similar non-motorized Welch Station Access: (651) 258-4141 and pets are not al- wheeled recreational devices. lowed. Funds raised from the sale of Wheel Passes are Website: www.cannonvalleytrail.com used for the betterment of the Cannon Valley Trail. Email: [email protected] In 1983, when the Your cooperation is appreciated! Goodhue County, Minnesota railroad announced its intention of •Wheel Pass Exemptions: All pedestrians and wheelchair users. 825 Cannon River Ave. abandonment, pri- Schools and similar educational organizations for activities Cannon Falls, MN 55009 vate citizens real- intended to benefit students. Application forms available ized the recreational by contacting the Trail Office or Trail website: Two week Wheel Pass Required potential of the line. advance notice required. • Daily and Seasonal Wheel Passes Required With the assistance •Daily and Seasonal Passes Available at: • When using bicycles, in-line skates, skate boards or similar non-motorized wheeled of the Minnesota Local merchants Trail office recreational devices. Parks Foundation, Weekend Wheel Pass attendants (stationed on the trail) • Aged 18 and older they purchased the right-of way with donated funds. Trail Side Pay Stations: Exact change or checks They then convinced Cannon Falls, Red Wing, and made payable to the Cannon Valley Trail required. • Wheel Passes Available At: Goodhue County to manage this rail-trail project •Group Events: Wheel Passes at a reduced rate. Application • Local merchants with a Joint Powers Board. The nine person Board forms available by contacting the Trail Office or Trail • Trail office is comprised of three members from each unit of website: Two week advance notice required. • Trail side pay stations (exact change or checks made payable to the Cannon Valley Trail government. State and Federal grants, and dona- required.) tions, provided funds for development. The Trail was Cross-Country Skiing dedicated May 31, 1986, and the asphalt surfacing The Cannon Valley Trail is groomed for both traditional cross- completed in 1992. country skiing and skate-skiing. For ski conditions, visit our website: www.cannonvalleytrail.com. A Great Minnesota Ski Pass is required for skiers ages 16-64. Passes are available at Donations Paralleling the Cannon River, the Trail offers locations throughout the state or by phone, 888-665-4236. glimpses and panoramas of the valley and descends Cannon Valley Trail Donations Wall: Share the Trail 115 feet in elevation from Cannon Falls to Red Wing. Located at Welch Station Access as a visual recognition Watch for and obey all signs From overhanging cliffs to views of extensive wet- Trail Ordinances for donations of $500 or more. land complexes, nature’s seasonal changes are vividly To protect the resources of the Cannon Valley Trail and Look both ways at road crossings displayed. The trail is open year round. to ensure its safe use, you are required to follow the trail Friends of the Trail: Be in control of your bicycle at all times ordinances listed below: Any donation under $500 entitles you to a membership Watch for hazards on or near the trail NO PETS ALLOWED Including in baskets and/or trailers in Friends of the Trail. Use the right hand side of the trail NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES Announce your presence when passing others If you would like information about either of these NO HORSES Wear a helmet donation opportunities, please contact the Cannon NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Valley Trail. NO HUNTING NO WEAPONS (including bows) Unless unloaded and cased. All donations are tax deductible, subject to applicable PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB Any plant, flower, wildlife or tax laws, and are used to continually improve the Trail. other natural or cultural resource. Donations can be mailied directly to the Trail office. NO PETS ALLOWED An entire list of Trail Ordinances is listed on the Trail’s web- including those in baskets site at www.cannonvalleytrail.com. Ordinances apply to ALL and/or trailers trail lands. Violators may be punished with a fine of $700 or by imprisonment for 90 days. MILEAGE CHART Cannon Valley Trail follows 3.6 4.8 9.6 11.1 15.2 19.4 SHARE THE TRAIL • Watch for and obey all signs the route of a former Chicago 1.2 6.0 7.5 11.6 15.8 Great Western Railroad line s • Look both ways at road crossings 4.8 6.3 10.4 14.6 that connected Red Wing and Goodhue County, Minnesota A 19.7 mile (31.7km) long recreational trail connecting Cannon Falls, Welch, and Red Wing, Minnesota 1.5 5.6 9.8 • Be in control of your bicycle at all times Rest ) Mankato, MN. Upright concrete l 4.1 8.3 • Watch for hazards on or near the trail St. 4.2 posts, many of which still remain, n Access • Use the right hand side of the trail Cannonrd Fall t Trai 3 e were used to identify the number Anderson • Announce your presence when passing others Area om Rd of miles from Mankato. 20 cess HANNAH’S Suns • Always wear a helmet (west crossing BEND PARK Welch Statio t. ng n S Ballfield and Belle Creek i NO PETS ALLOWED! Including those in baskets and/or trailers o W ght tou Ski Access Cannon Bott W. Main Ac S d Red Ol . RIVERSIDE 0 316 PARK Bridge St TO HASTINGS 19 MINNIESKA PARK . WISCONSIN 61 ATHLETIC FIELD 3rd St East Side Park MISS SILVERNALE 19 CANNON BOTTOM ROAD IS ARCHAEOLOGY SIPP (closed to through traffic) PRESERVE 7 I RIV CANNON FALLS 63 Downtown DOWNTOWN ER 52 Access EL. 815.00 CANNON RIVER WETLAND WELCH STATION ACCESS TURTLE PRESERVE OBSERVATION SNA DECK BAY POINT WELCH PARK EL. 715.00 For further information contact the Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce 15 • 103 4th St. N. • Cannon Falls, MN 55009 REST AREA UPPER & LOWER 19 BARN Phone (507) 263-2289 • www.cannonfalls.org • [email protected] RED WING A.P. ANDERSON BLUFF CA NN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK ON RIVE 10 R S PRESERVE MIESVILLE RAVINE 1/2.5 MILEMILE PRIN G CREEK 58 PARK RESERVE HIKING PATH (undeveloped) K TROU MARSHALL E E RED WING REFORESTATION R T C BROO 1/8 MILE HIKING PATH EL. 700.00 PROJECT 1 Y TO PRESERVE A WELCH PEDESTRIAN H SEE MAP BELOW TO TWIN CITIES 20 K VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN USE ONLY USE ONLY SKI AREA FOR DETAILS 29 SUNSET TRAIL PI NE RIVER TERRACE CR EEK PRAIRIE SNA VENUE M I S ER S IV I 52 R OLD WEST S 140TH A N S 63 O LAKE BYLLESBY N I N MAIN ACCESS P A ANDERSON MEMORIAL P REGIONAL PARK 5 19 C K I E R REST AREA E R 17 VE R I I C R E V L E TANGENTIAL L R E 61 B WILDLIFE 18 BAY POINT MANAGEMENT ENUE 0 CANNON AREA AV PARK LAKE 0 TRAIL RUN BIKE BARN CREEK BYLLESBY 7 ROUTE BLUFF 137TH SUNSET TRAIL TYLER RD. 19 19 K REE LEVEE PARK C G LOWER A.P. N GOODHUE I CANNON R COUNTY PARK VASA SP R. ANDERSON ON 24 OAK LANE NN .5 MILE LOOP TRAIL A PARK ACCESS C FALLS . OLD WE L MT. BIKES RECOMMENDED ST MAI EL. 815.00 T N ST. S SEE MAP ABOVE H C HISTORIC N FOR DETAILS E POTTERY B K E PLACE TO ROCHESTER E 1 R C Y A RED WING H E DOWNTOWN PL MA NOT ALL STREETS N EL. 700.00 SHOWN PLEASE RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY For further information contact the Red Wing Visitor and Convention Bureau TRAIL - PAVED SCIENTIFIC AND NATURAL AREA EMERGENCY 420 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066 SERVICES AND FACILITIES MILE POST SUBJECT TO CHANGE (800) 498-3444 or (651) 385-5934 • www.redwing.org • [email protected] STATE FOREST LAND 01MILES DIAL 911 CITY TRAIL - PAVED MANY ARE SEASONAL (BOUNDARIES ARE APPROXIMATE) PARKING INFORMATION DRINKING WATER TOILET CAMPING WHEEL PASS PAY STATION DISABLED ACCESSIBLE TOILETS PICNIC AREAPUBLIC CANOE LAUNCH.