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Pine River

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2scored today
2planning routes
1.7–17.3 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty options
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 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 scored routes across Brainerd Lakes Area. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, 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?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with Pine River nr Jenkins, CSAH15, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Pine River route is best today?

Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.