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Lake Byllesby Dam – Lake Byllesby loop from Cannon Falls

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Lake Byllesby Dam – Lake Byllesby loop from Cannon Falls

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Lake Byllesby Dam – Lake Byllesby loop from Cannon Falls

00:48

12.6km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.13 km for 208 m

After 6.53 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Mill Towns State Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice section of the trail from Lake Byllesby to Cannon Falls. And some good sections in Northfield, can't wait for them to connect!

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4.17 km

Lake Byllesby Dam

Highlight • Monument

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 …

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3

4.30 km

Cannon River Walk-in Watercraft Access at Byllesby Dam

Highlight • Rest Area

I created this cycling highlight for a watercraft walk-in access for a specific reason: this location is ideal for a bike shuttle when floating the Cannon River from the Lake Byllesby Dam downstream to Cannon Falls.

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4

5.93 km

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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5

6.55 km

Lake Byllesby Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice beach with restrooms, chairs, picnic tables, a splash pad and playground.

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6

8.25 km

Lake Byllesby

Highlight • Lake

Nice big lake, with a power dam and a bridge to check it out. The dam is exciting when the water is high. This lake gets pretty green in the …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.99 km

1.75 km

1.13 km

616 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

1.52 km

334 m

111 m

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