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Mill Towns State Trail – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Cannon Falls

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Mill Towns State Trail – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Cannon Falls

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4.6

(6517)

16,220

riders

Mill Towns State Trail – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Cannon Falls

00:44

11.6km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.66 km for 98 m

After 5.81 km for 292 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

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. :)

Tip by

2

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.

Tip by

3

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 …

Tip by

4

954 m

Two Rivers Park in Cannon Falls

Highlight • River

The confluence of the Cannon and the Little Cannon Rivers is located at this park. The Mill Towns State Trail runs through the park, so it's easy to access by bike. There are picnic tables and plenty of shade.

Tip by

5

2.20 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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6

4.53 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 …

Tip by

7

9.95 km

Cannon Valley Fair

Highlight • Structure

I haven't been in the fairgrounds, but they were setting up today, looks like fun!

Tip by

8

10.6 km

Two Rivers Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

Highlight • Rest Area

Park with shelters, a playground, and a launch site for canoes and kayaks.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

619 m

441 m

308 m

194 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

447 m

185 m

< 100 m

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