The Top 10 Natural Monuments in Goodhue County
Goodhue County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in Goodhue County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Goodhue County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Echo Point at Lake Byllesby Regional Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
This point is named Echo Point because if you shout across the lake, the limestone cliffs on the opposite side of Lake Byllesby will echo back. The bench is often …
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He Mni Can / Barn Bluff
Highlight • Natural Monument
He Mni Can / Barn Bluff is a popular destination along the upper Mississippi River thanks to its geology and the connection to the Dakota people, for whom the place …
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Cannon River Turtle Preserve State Natural Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
a little known Minnesota SNA that often delivers great sightings of turtles soaking up the sun at this very spot. I always make a point to slow down and dismount here for a break and also look for turtles.
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Sandstone cliffs
Highlight • Natural Monument
There are signs up at the base of these cliffs asking people not to climb and jump from them, it's private property. They are beautiful just to look at and paddle beneath.
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Spring Creek Prairie SNA Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
As true for all Minnesota Scientific and Natural Areas, no officially maintained hiking trails exist. Still, unofficial, natural surface trails lead to several beautiful scenic overlooks.
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Blufftop view of Pleasant Valley Lakelet and Creek
Highlight • Viewpoint
Frontenac is already known for awe-inspiring blufftop views of Lake Pepin. But, this addition at the southwest border brings a new perspective with bluffs overlooking the Pleasant Valley Lakelet and …
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Rattlesnake Bluff Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
Actually more of an Underlook but I guess that isn't a word. Nice trail, runs along side or in the Frontenac State Park
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Mississippi River View from Rattlesnake Bluff
Highlight • Viewpoint
This highlight features another great view of the Mississippi River valley. The trail leading to this viewpoint runs along a blufftop prairie and is an easy walk.
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Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
This viewpoint is located in the very north of the Memorial Park in Red Wing and can be reached via Skyline Drive. It offers spectacular views of the Memorial Park and Mississippi River.
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View of Rattlesnake Bluff from below
Highlight • Viewpoint
A great view of Rattlesnake Bluff from below. There is a bench where you can sit and rest while you enjoy the view. There is also a hiking trail in …
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