City Hall & DMV will be closed Dec. 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday! The trail can also be accessed from many City of Cannon Falls parks. Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Falls: See 110 reviews, articles, and 26 photos of Cannon Valley Trail, ranked No.1 on Tripadvisor among 17 attractions in Cannon Falls. Cannon Valley Trail is a regional bicycle hiking trail and is recognized as a National Recreation Trail. 164 ft. Altitude max. Turn right onto CR 46/Pillsbury Ave., and go 1.8 miles. Valley View road is an access road for logging and other approved recreational vehicles into Akatarawa Forest. A $5 trail pass is required. Altitude change. CVT is a 19.7 mile paved bike and hiking trail that follows along the Cannon River on an old railroad bridge. One of the most popular spots is downtown Cannon Falls in the public parking lot located on Highway 19. Please use the trail at your own discretion. This is not a virtual tour of the CVT. The rural setting makes for an ideal getaway for those wanting to be away from the hustle and bustle of the seasons crowds and activities, yet not so far that you feel isolated or cut off from civilization. The Trail has 19.7 miles of paved surface that takes you through prairies and wood lands and offers splendid views of the Cannon River and bluffs between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. Welch. When zooming in to the various features there is an option for viewing a photo of that area. Weather: [ NWS] Notifications: New Reports Report Requests Notes Trail stretches from Cannon Falls to Red Wing on an old railroad bed. Popular Cannon Falls Categories. Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Falls Picture: Cannon Falls Downtown Trail Access - Check out Tripadvisor members' 350 candid photos and videos. In Cannon Valley Trail we work for your satisfaction. The main Grand Valley Trail is a marked footpath stretching about 275 km between Port Maitland (42.866035,-79.565699) [near Rock Point Provincial Park] on Lake Erie, south of Dunnville to the town of Alton (43.860379,-80.068796), near Orangeville. 1.4K likes. ... More Stats for Valley View Road to Cannon Point mountain bike trail trail. The Cannon Valley Trail (CVT) winds through farmland, wetlands and nature preserves with access to rest areas, toilets, picnic tables and water fountains. As I have used, appreciated and grown to love the Cannon Valley Trail over the past 20 years, I have come to see what a gem it is. Cannon Valley Trail is a parking lot in Minnesota. A hiker can identify the main Grand Valley Trail by the white blazes approximately 5 cm wide by 15 cm high. 197 ft. Altitude end. 5.561%. The trail follows an abandoned Chicago Great Western Railway corridor for 20 miles (32 km) between Cannon Falls, Minnesota and Red Wing, Minnesota. The park is not part of the state trail system and relies on community support. Cannon Valley Trail is situated southwest of North Red Wing. DISTANCE: (miles along the trail) Rattlesnake Lake North Bend Snoqualmie Fall City Carnation 15.9 15.9 10.2 10.2 5.3 5.3 The Snoqualmie Valley Trail is owned and maintained by King County Parks and Recreation. In the spring, summer, and fall months, the trail is open to hiking, biking, and inline skating. 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. 1.3K likes. A great fun and safe outing. To begin in Cannon Falls, from I-35, take Exit 76. At several points the river comes close to the Cannon Valley Trail where you may glimpse an occasional biker peddling their way between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. 10 reviews of Cannon Valley Trail "Great trail to bike, blade or walk. From Mapcarta, the free map. Snowmaking: No. This paved bicycle and hiking trail is 19.7 miles of diverse and spectacular scenery. Rail to Trail. Cannon Falls Pet Friendly Motels; Cannon Falls Pet Friendly Campsites; Near Landmarks. Groomed: Skating/Classic. If there is one downside to this trail, it’s the $4 fee to use it. Cannon Valley Trail, Cannon Falls, MN. Cannon Falls. A few business in town sell passes. There are also pay stations along the trail and sometimes people set up to sell you a pass. Electric Assist, Pedal Assist and Other Devices. Contact: 507-263-0508. The towns of Cannon Falls and Red Wing along with Goodhue County jointly manage the CVT and require trail-users to purchase a Wheel Pass to help pay for this maintenance. 1,057 ft. 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