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Minnesota | East Central Minnesota
Snake River
Mora to Canary Road
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Need to know
Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
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.
Plan this segment
Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Mora 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.
- The 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.
- Private banks and limited formal exits make this a commitment even though the river is not remote wilderness.
Watch for
- Current below the official scrapable floor at Mora, which can mean dragging and stalled progress.
- Class I-II maneuvering context at the Mora gauge, bridge current, strainers, fresh storm wood, and quick rises after rain.
- Cold water, private banks, long-day fatigue, and slow emergency response between public road crossings.
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Score & sources
Why this score
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
Evidence strength mostly comes down to three things: how direct the active gauge is, how clear the range is, and how fresh the data is.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Snake River at Mora, MN65 |
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| Discharge | Checking |
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| Target band | 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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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- 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.
- Current gauge check1.35 ft at 2026-07-23 16:00 CDT
The current MN DNR feed placed Snake River at Mora below the official scrapable floor during this run.
- 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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Quick answers
Snake River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Snake River?
Paddle Today watches Snake River at Mora, MN65 and treats 3.00 ft to 5.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Snake River route start and end?
This route starts at Snake River, Mora Public Water Access Site and ends at Snake River, #1, Canary Rd Public Water Access Site, about About 19.8 mi on the water.
Is this Snake River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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