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Watonwan River

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12.6–14.6 midistance range
Easy · Moderatedifficulty options
The Watonwan River flows downstream from Washington Street in Garden City, Minnesota.
Watonwan River at Garden CityPhoto by Tim Kiser · CC BY-SA 2.5
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Your tripCounty Road 32 to Garden CityAbout 14.6 mi · About 5–7 hr · moderate
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These Watonwan River routes use Watonwan River nr Garden City, CSAH13 as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 2 scored routes across Southern Minnesota. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

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Watonwan 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 Watonwan River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Watonwan River routes across Southern Minnesota. 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 Watonwan River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with Watonwan River nr Garden City, CSAH13, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

Which Watonwan River route is best today?

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