Working to Increase the Enjoyment, Promotion & Stewardship of Red Wing’s Bluffs.
View from the top of He Mni Can-Barn Bluff
Who we are
Friends of the Bluffs are more than volunteers. We are outdoor enthusiasts, bluff trail hikers, trail runners, fall color followers, and stewards of Red Wing’s bluffs.
As a volunteer led non-profit, Friends of the Bluffs has worked since 2012 on sustainable improvement and management of the hiking trail system on the three beautiful and unique bluffs of Red Wing:
He Mni Can-Barn Bluff, Sorin’s Bluff/Memorial Park, and the Billings-Tomfohr Conservation Area,
locally referred to as the BTCA.
We work to improve understanding of the invasive species that endanger Red Wing’s bluffs. We share this knowledge with the community, our neighbors, donors, and friends.
What we do
Red Wing’s bluffs are a valuable, natural and cultural resource. Friends of the Bluffs is happy to play an important role in their management.
We Provide Trail Maintenance
& Improvements.
We Work on Habitat Conservation.
We Host Events that Educate & Promote Enjoyment of the Bluffs.
Join us! Bring your family & friends to an event and experience the great outdoors.
We connect outdoor enthusiasts, gather volunteers for workdays on the trails, and plan special events for the community to get outdoors and explore Red Wing’s natural beauty.
There will be no 2026 Bluff Colorfest Run/Hike.
Last year, 2025 was the 10th Annual Bluff Color Fest Run/Hike and the Friends of the Bluffs board decided to discontinue the event for at least this year (2026). We thank all of the runners, volunteers and sponsors for their past participation in the event.
The Friends of the Bluffs board is considering a new fall family hike. More information to come soon!!!
