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Belle Creek Rest Area – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Randolph Township

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Minnesota

Dakota County

Belle Creek Rest Area – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Randolph Township

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(2614)

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Belle Creek Rest Area – Lake Byllesby Dam loop from Randolph Township

02:47

47.2km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.73 km

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

10.5 km

Bench With View of Cannon River

Highlight • Viewpoint

These river view benches are nice

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11.4 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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14.7 km

River Terrace Prairie SNA

Nature Reserve

15.5 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 100 blocks rest on the hillside between the road and the river, with one on display at the Milepost 80 marker. Originally at this curve the railroad tracks were where the road is now. The stones range from suitcase size to grand piano dimensions with a few in the river. They are often difficult to see during full foliage.

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21.1 km

Rest Stop on the Cannon Valley Trail at Welch Village

Highlight • Rest Area

This rest stop marks the midway point on the Cannon Valley Triail between Cannon Falls at the western trailhead and Red Wing at the eastern trailhead. The rest stop provides a parking lot, water, free WiFi and a bicycle repair station with air pump and tools. You can also purchase a trail ticket here. The nearby village of Welch offers ice cream.

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22.0 km

Welch Village

Highlight • Structure

fund to look up at the ski resort when skiing passed on your skate skis

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23.6 km

Belle Creek Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

An additional feature is Belle Creek, a designated trout stream.

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43.9 km

Gemini Aquatic Management Area

Nature Reserve

46.1 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 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

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47.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.4 km

430 m

288 m

103 m

Surfaces

46.3 km

426 m

412 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Two Rivers Park in Cannon Falls

Bench With View of Cannon River

Anderson Memorial Rest Area

M80 - Train Wreck Site

Rest Stop on the Cannon Valley Trail at Welch Village

Welch Village

Belle Creek Rest Area

Lake Byllesby Dam

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