Cannon Valley Trail
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The Cannon Valley Trail is a paved, multiple-use trail that follows the Cannon River in southeast Minnesota. The trail follows an abandoned railroad grade between Cannon Falls, Minnesota and Red Wing, Minnesota, with a length of about 20 miles. In the spring, summer, and fall months, the trail is open to hiking, biking, and inline skating. A "Wheel Pass" for bicyclists, inline skaters, and users of other wheeled recreational devices is required, at a cost of $3. In the winter months, the trail is groomed for cross-country skiing.
The trail was originally a Chicago Great Western Railway branch between Cannon Falls and Red Wing. In 1983, the railroad announced a decision to abandon the line, so local private citizens purchased the right-of-way for recreational purposes. The trail is managed by a joint powers board consisting of representatives from Cannon Falls, Red Wing, and Goodhue County, Minnesota.
The Cannon Valley Trail is quite scenic, with farmland along its western half and descending into river bottomland along its eastern half. The river valley has substantial bluffs, including the site of Welch Village Ski Area about midway along the trail.
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