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South Fork Crow River

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1.6–14.3 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty
The South Fork Crow River flows through a grassy rural corridor with trees along the far bank.
South Fork Crow River near CosmosPhoto by Tim Kiser via Wikimedia Commons · Wikimedia Commons: CC BY-SA 2.5
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Your tripOtter Lake West to Western / Masonic City Park1.6 mi · About 0.75–1.5 hr · easy
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Water levels

These South Fork Crow River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 2 routes (1 scored · 1 planning) across Hutchinson Area, Twin Cities West Metro. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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

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Where can I paddle the South Fork Crow River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 South Fork Crow River routes across Hutchinson Area, Twin Cities West Metro. 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 South Fork Crow River water levels?

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