City of Northfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.

The City of Northfield has many miles of recreational trails available for pedestrian, bike, in-line skating, wheelchair and stroller use. The trails wind through neighborhoods and beautiful nature areas within Northfield.

Northfield Trail System

• City Base Map (2010)
  • Northfield Base Map (2010) (PDF)

  Updated city base map from GIS data. This is a large-format file (35" x 42"), but sections can be printed on smaller sheets using the plot options in Adobe Acrobat. Some streets and cul-de-sacs are not labeled due to lack of space. A version with labels for all streets is in progress.

• Bike Trails Map
  • Bike Trail Map 2009 (PDF)

  Pamphlet containing 8.5" x 11" map of Northfield bike trails and paths along with bicycle safety tips. Map date: July, 2009.

• Plowed Trails Maps
  • Downtown (PDF)
  • Walk and Path Routes (PDF)

  Maps of public paths, trails, and sidewalks plowed by the City of Northfield during winter months. Map date: Winter, 2008.

• Parks & Trails Map
  • Comp-Plan-Parks-Trails-Map (PDF)

  Map of existing and planned parks and trails from the 2007 Northfield Parks, Trails & Open Space Master Plan. Map date: 2007.

• City Street Base Map
  • Street Base Map (PDF) — Large File: 5MB

  This map identifies all City streets.

Mill Towns Trail

The Mill Towns Trail is a planned recreational trail between Cannon Falls and Faribault, Minnesota, an hour or so south of the Twin Cities. The trail will link existing trails: the Cannon Valley Trail from Cannon Falls to Red Wing, and the Sakatah Singing Hills Trails between Faribault and Mankato.

The first leg of the trail has been built between Northfield and Dundas. Traveling south from Northfield toward Sechler Park, the trail runs parallel to Armstrong Road and then turns into a wooded area along the Cannon River. At present, the trail ends in the downtown area of Dundas, near a historic mill site and a beautiful riverside park. The trail's theme recognizes the historic mills that were once important to the economy of this area. Learn more about the Mill Towns Trail.