Anderson Memorial Rest Area – Cannon Valley Trail loop from Cannon Falls

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Anderson Memorial Rest Area – Cannon Valley Trail loop from Cannon Falls

Easy

4.8

(3333)

18,612

riders

Anderson Memorial Rest Area – Cannon Valley Trail loop from Cannon Falls

01:20

22.7km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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325 m

Trailhead of the Cannon Valley Trail in Cannon Falls

Highlight • Trail

A big parking lot, I don't always feel super safe about leaving my car here just from all the high schoolers that show up and drive their cars around and congregate. I'm sounding old. :)

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537 m

Little Cannon River falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A nice falls to visit right off the walking/biking path. Also visible from the windows and patio of Tillion Brewery.

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579 m

Duck Pond and falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This cute little man made pond houses wild ducks, and a couple swans that I'm not sure if they are wild or not. This area has gotten flooded out a …

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6.32 km

Bench With View of Cannon River

Highlight • Viewpoint

These river view benches are nice

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7.27 km

Anderson Memorial Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice rest area with a pit toilet, garbage, recycling, picnic table, and access to the Cannon River

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10.5 km

River Terrace Prairie SNA

Nature Reserve

10.9 km

DNR nature loop access and parking

Highlight • Parking

Quiet parking lot and nature trail access point

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11.4 km

M80 - Train Wreck Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Local legend has it that in about 1912 there was a major train wreck here which spilled the cargo of rough cut granite thought to be used for tombstones. Over …

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14.2 km

Cannon Valley Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great bike trail. If you are only going to ride a portion of it, I recommend starting in Welch and pedaling up to Cannon Falls, then it's a gradual …

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

441 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

327 m