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Pine River

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2without daily scores
1.7–17.3 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty
A paddler floats the Pine River along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway in Minnesota.
Pine River floatPhoto by U.S. National Archives · Public domain
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Your tripCross Lake to Rock Dam4.5 mi · About 1.5–2.5 hr · easy
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Pine River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Pine River routes use Pine River nr Jenkins, CSAH15 as the main gauge reference.

Route options

Compare 4 routes (2 scored · 2 planning) across Brainerd Lakes Area. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

Difficulty

Pine River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Pine River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Pine River?

Paddle Today tracks 4 Pine River routes across Brainerd Lakes Area. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Pine River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses Pine River nr Jenkins, CSAH15. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Pine River route is best today?

Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.