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Lake Byllesby Dam

Lake Byllesby Dam

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Lake Byllesby Dam

Name: Lake Byllesby Dam
Rating: 2

Recommended by 7 cyclists

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Location: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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1. Cannon River and Lake Byllesby loop

47.6km

03:12

200m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Farmington to Cannon Falls loop — Minnesota

67.3km

03:56

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Byllesby Dam – Lake Byllesby loop from Cannon Falls

12.4km

00:46

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Renner Anderson

August 12, 2023

Before this dam was built in 1910, there had been a natural falls at this site known as Big Falls. It was a favorite picnic site for the townspeople in nearby Cannon Falls. The bridge over the Cannon Falls at this location provides a dramatic view of both the water flowing over the dam and downstream of the Cannon River, heading to join the Mississippi River. The Mill Towns State Trail crosses the Cannon River on this bridge. For a complete history of the original Big Falls and the construction of the dam, see this website: exit69history.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/3

tcbscott

September 12, 2025

I love to check on the falls here, especially after a ton of rain, even a few days before as all the feeder streams that feed the Cannon raise the water level.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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