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Minnesota | East Central Minnesota
Snake RiverMora to Canary Road
Middle Snake River connector from Mora to the Canary Road access, filling the public-access gap above the existing Canary-to-Cross-Lake card with the direct Mora DNR gauge at the put-in.
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Trip details
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Access and shuttle
Launch at Mora and take out at Canary Road for the middle Snake River connector above the existing Canary-to-Cross-Lake route. The direct Mora gauge is the primary level check, but local wood and depth still decide the day.
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Put-in
Snake River, Mora Public Water Access SiteMora resolves as WAS02112 at river mile 41.9 and Canary Road resolves as WAS00232 at river mile 22.1 in Minnesota public-water-access GIS.
Take-out
Snake River, #1, Canary Rd Public Water Access SiteThe route is a long upstream connector to the existing Canary-to-Cross-Lake card; do not casually continue downstream unless the separate lower route is staged.
Road shuttle
Stage Canary Road first, then drive back to Mora. Walk both landings and check the live Mora gauge; low water can mean dragging and stalled progress.
Additional access notes
- Private banks and limited formal exits make this a commitment even though the river is not remote wilderness.
More route and safety guidance
- DNR flags quick level changes, Class I-II maneuvering at the Mora gauge, low-water trouble, and wooded obstacles. Scout tight bends, bridge approaches, and fresh storm wood.
- Take out at Canary Road if that is the plan. The separate Canary-to-Cross-Lake card handles the downstream recommended section and its own level/hazard story.
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| Gauge site | Snake River at Mora, MN65 |
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| Preferred range | 3.00 ft to 5.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.00 ft |
| High threshold | 6.50 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official data source |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Snake River at Mora |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Public access recordsMora WAS02112 to Canary Road WAS00232
Minnesota public-water-access GIS resolves both Snake River accesses with official names, coordinates, administrators, and river-mile records.
- Official DNR bands2.0 / 3.0-5.0 / 6.5 ft
MN DNR interprets the Mora gauge as Scrapable below 2.0 ft, Low from 2.0 to 3.0, Medium from 3.0 to 5.0, High from 5.0 to 6.5, and Very High above 6.5.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-231.35 ft at 2026-07-23 16:00 CDT
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- Route corridorMora RM 41.9 to Canary Road RM 22.1
DNR Snake materials describe the Mora-to-Pine-City corridor and the public-access layer supplies the 19.8-mile river-mile difference for this upstream connector.
- Water-level characterQuick fluctuations and low-water risk
DNR says Snake River levels can fluctuate rapidly after precipitation and that low water can make downstream paddling difficult, so this route keeps same-day level and visual checks prominent.
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