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Compare 138 tracked Minnesota paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.
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Southern Minnesota
View routeCannon River
Cannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, Northfield
Easy | About 8.5 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping or fishing stops--Live
Southern Minnesota
View routeCedar River
Lansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill Pond
Easy | About 3.8 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with low water, wood, or dam-area scouting--Live
Southern Minnesota
View routeCedar River
Marcusen Park to Riverwood Landing
Easy | About 3.8 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with low water or wood scouting--Live
West Central Minnesota
View routeChippewa River
Lentz Landing to Watson Lions Park
Easy | 8.4 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hrCurrent scores load here when available. You can still open the route links to check details and sources if this update fails.
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Good starting points in Minnesota
Ranked from route metadata, source support, difficulty, and logistics.
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCannon RiverCannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldPaddle the DNR-recommended Wilderness Area to Northfield day trip with a direct interpreted gauge at the take-out. The trip must end at Riverside City P...
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Easy | About 8.5 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping or fishing stopsofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondLaunch near the Lansing / County Road 2 DNR gauge and take out at Ramsey Mill Pond for the short upper-Cedar approach to the existing Ramsey-to-Austin r...
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Easy | About 3.8 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with low water, wood, or dam-area scoutingofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingLaunch from Marcusen Park and take out at Riverwood Landing for a short Cedar River section with an on-route DNR gauge, no major rapids, and recurring s...
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Easy | About 3.8 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with low water or wood scoutingofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeWest Central MinnesotaChippewa RiverLentz Landing to Watson Lions ParkLaunch at Lentz Landing and take out in Watson for MN DNR's 8.4-mile Chippewa River day trip. This is one of the cleaner family-friendly west-central Mi...
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Easy | 8.4 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hrofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeWest Central MinnesotaChippewa RiverSwift County Access to Norby LandingLaunch at the Swift County public access and take out at Norby Landing for an 11.9-mile upper-Chippewa day above the existing Lentz-to-Watson route. The...
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Easy | 11.9 mi | About 4 hr to 6 hr depending on level, wind, and woodofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeWest Central MinnesotaChippewa RiverWatson Sag Dam to Lagoon ParkLaunch at Watson Sag Dam and take out at Lagoon Park for the lower-Chippewa connector between the existing Lentz-to-Watson and Lagoon-to-Prien's cards....
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Easy | 11.5 mi | About 4 hr to 6 hr depending on level, wind, and lower-river currentofficial source support
Beginner routes
Minnesota beginner routes
These routes are tagged easy in the route data. Today's water can still change the call.
Cannon RiverCannon Falls to WelchSoutheast Minnesota | 11.75 miCannon RiverCannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldSouthern Minnesota | About 8.5 miCannon RiverFaribault to DundasSouthern Minnesota | 13.75 miCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | About 3.8 miCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingSouthern Minnesota | About 3.8 miChippewa RiverLentz Landing to Watson Lions ParkWest Central Minnesota | 8.4 miChippewa RiverSwift County Access to Norby LandingWest Central Minnesota | 11.9 miChippewa RiverWatson Sag Dam to Lagoon ParkWest Central Minnesota | 11.5 mi
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Weekend planning
Routes with practical logistics
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Big Fork RiverBen Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford Landing34.0 mi | Very long day or overnight, roughly 11 hr to 14 hr depending on level, wind, and camp strategyBig Fork RiverBig Falls West to Kueffners Landing22.2 mi | Very long day, roughly 8 hr to 10 hr depending on level and stopsBig Fork RiverGowdy Landing to Reedy Flats33.7 mi | Very long day or overnight, roughly 11 hr to 14 hr depending on level, wind, and camp strategyBig Fork RiverHighway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingAbout 22.8 mi | 8-11 hoursCannon RiverCannon Falls to Welch11.75 mi | About 4 hr to 5 hr 15 minCannon RiverCannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldAbout 8.5 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping or fishing stops
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Mississippi River17
Mississippi River hubAitkin Campground to Highway 6Bear Den to Iron BridgeBeaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterCoon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Riverfront Regional ParkHidden Falls to Harriet IslandKimball to Aitkin County CampgroundLake Itasca to Coffee Pot LandingLeech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State ParkLum Park to Kiwanis ParkPike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubRoyalton Sportsman's Club to SartellRoyalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkSchoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessSchoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkSteamboat Landing to Blackberry BridgeSteamboat Landing to County Road 72Trommald to Lum Park
Sauk River16
Sauk River hubEagle Park to Heims MillEagle Park to Knights of Columbus ParkEagle Park to Miller LandingFrogtown Park to Eagle ParkFrogtown Park to Heims MillFrogtown Park to Knights of Columbus ParkFrogtown Park to Miller LandingFrogtown Park to Rockville County ParkKnights of Columbus Park to Heims MillMiller Landing to Heims MillMiller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkPineview Park to Heims MillRockville County Park to Heims MillRockville County Park to Knights of Columbus ParkRockville County Park to Miller LandingSpring Hill County Park to St. Martin
Little Fork River10
Minnesota River9
Minnesota River hubCamp Release to Prien's LandingJudson Access to Land of Memories ParkLand of Memories Park to Riverfront ParkLe Sueur to HendersonMorton Access to Highway 4Prien's Landing to War Memorial ParkRiverfront Park to Seven Mile Creek County ParkSkalbekken County Park to Morton AccessThompson Ferry to Carver Riverfront Park
Crow Wing River7
Red Lake River7
St. Louis River7
Big Fork River6
Root River5
Zumbro River5
Cannon River4
Chippewa River4
Kettle River4
North Fork Crow River4
Red River of the North4
Snake River4
Rum River3
Cedar River2
Long Prairie River2
Pomme de Terre River2
Whitewater River2
Cloquet River1
Des Moines River1
Knife River1
Minnehaha Creek1
Otter Tail River1
Redwood River1
Rice Creek1
South Fork Crow River1
Straight River1
Vermilion River1
Watonwan River1
By region
Beaver Bay0
Brainerd Lakes Area4
Central Minnesota14
Crow Wing River: Stigman's Mound to Cottingham County ParkLong Prairie River: Long Prairie to BrowervilleLong Prairie River: Reynolds Township to Long PrairieMississippi River: Pike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubMississippi River: Royalton Sportsman's Club to SartellMississippi River: Royalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkNorth Fork Crow River: Betty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkNorth Fork Crow River: Wildlife County Park to Bill Anderson Memorial County ParkSauk River: Eagle Park to Miller LandingSauk River: Frogtown Park to Eagle ParkSauk River: Frogtown Park to Miller LandingSauk River: Frogtown Park to Rockville County ParkSauk River: Rockville County Park to Miller LandingSauk River: Spring Hill County Park to St. Martin
Duluth Area4
East Central Minnesota2
Grand Rapids Area2
Hutchinson Area0
Lower Minnesota Valley1
Lutsen0
Mankato Area3
Minnesota River Valley0
Mississippi Headwaters5
Northeast Minnesota7
Kettle River: #1 trailer access to #4 / Banning State ParkKettle River: #4 / Banning State Park to #5 trailer accessKettle River: Musclewood Lake to #1 trailer accessSt. Louis River: County Road 95 to ForbesSt. Louis River: County Road 95 to ZimSt. Louis River: Forbes to ToivolaSt. Louis River: Forbes to Zim
Northeastern Minnesota1
Northern Minnesota17
Big Fork River: Ben Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford LandingBig Fork River: Big Falls West to Kueffners LandingBig Fork River: Gowdy Landing to Reedy FlatsBig Fork River: Highway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingBig Fork River: Highway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthBig Fork River: Highway 6 South to Johnson LandingLittle Fork River: Dentaybow to DevereauxLittle Fork River: Dentaybow to FiedlerLittle Fork River: Devereaux to Lofgren ParkLittle Fork River: Fiedler to DevereauxLittle Fork River: Fiedler to Lofgren ParkLittle Fork River: Highway 73 Bridge to Samuelson ParkLittle Fork River: Highway 73 Bridge to SilverdaleLittle Fork River: Lofgren Park to Kuttes LandingLittle Fork River: Samuelson Park to SilverdaleLittle Fork River: Veterans Park to Highway 73 BridgeMississippi River: Leech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State Park
Northwest Metro0
Northwest Minnesota8
Red Lake River: Crookston carry-in to Fisher LandingRed Lake River: Crookston carry-in to Highway 75 BypassRed Lake River: Fisher Landing to Red River Recreation AreaRed Lake River: Highway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingRed Lake River: Huot Park to Highway 75 BypassRed Lake River: Sportsman's Park to Huot ParkRed Lake River: St. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's ParkRed River of the North: Highway 25 / Hendrum to Halstad Landing
Pine City Area2
Red River Valley3
Southeast Minnesota13
Cannon River: Cannon Falls to WelchCannon River: Lake Byllesby Dam to Highway 61Root River: Moen's Bridge to WhalanRoot River: Parsley Bridge to Moen's BridgeRoot River: Preston to LanesboroRoot River: Rushford to HoustonWhitewater River: County Highway 26 / Elba to BeaverWhitewater River: Highway 74 / Beaver to Highway 61Zumbro River: Green Bridge to Zumbro FallsZumbro River: Hammond Village Park to TheilmanZumbro River: Kruger Access to West NewtonZumbro River: Theilman Access to Kruger AccessZumbro River: Zumbro Falls to Hammond Village Park
Southeast Minnesota Driftless1
Southern Minnesota8
Cannon River: Cannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldCannon River: Faribault to DundasCedar River: Lansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondCedar River: Marcusen Park to Riverwood LandingMinnesota River: Le Sueur to HendersonMinnesota River: Morton Access to Highway 4Straight River: Krogh's Landing to FaribaultWatonwan River: County Road 32 to Garden City
Southwest Minnesota2
St. Cloud Area11
Mississippi River: Beaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterSauk River: Eagle Park to Heims MillSauk River: Eagle Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSauk River: Frogtown Park to Heims MillSauk River: Frogtown Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSauk River: Knights of Columbus Park to Heims MillSauk River: Miller Landing to Heims MillSauk River: Miller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkSauk River: Pineview Park to Heims MillSauk River: Rockville County Park to Heims MillSauk River: Rockville County Park to Knights of Columbus Park
Tettegouche0
Twin Cities North Metro4
Twin Cities Northwest Metro2
Twin Cities West Metro2
Upper Minnesota River Valley3
Wadena Area6
Crow Wing River: Anderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkCrow Wing River: Huntersville North to Stigman's MoundCrow Wing River: Mary Brown to Cottingham County ParkCrow Wing River: Mary Brown to Frame's LandingCrow Wing River: Mary Brown to Stigman's MoundCrow Wing River: Stigman's Mound to Little White Dog
West Central Minnesota6
Chippewa River: Lentz Landing to Watson Lions ParkChippewa River: Norby Landing to Lentz LandingChippewa River: Swift County Access to Norby LandingChippewa River: Watson Sag Dam to Lagoon ParkOtter Tail River: Taplin Gorge / Friberg Dam to Highway 210Pomme de Terre River: Larson Landing to Appleton
Western Minnesota1
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Big Fork RiverBen Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverBig Falls West to Kueffners LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverGowdy Landing to Reedy FlatsNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverHighway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverHighway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverHighway 6 South to Johnson LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateCannon RiverCannon Falls to WelchSoutheast Minnesota | EasyCannon RiverCannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldSouthern Minnesota | EasyCannon RiverFaribault to DundasSouthern Minnesota | EasyCannon RiverLake Byllesby Dam to Highway 61Southeast Minnesota | ModerateCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingSouthern Minnesota | EasyChippewa RiverLentz Landing to Watson Lions ParkWest Central Minnesota | EasyChippewa RiverNorby Landing to Lentz LandingWest Central Minnesota | ModerateChippewa RiverSwift County Access to Norby LandingWest Central Minnesota | EasyChippewa RiverWatson Sag Dam to Lagoon ParkWest Central Minnesota | EasyCloquet RiverIndian Lake Access to Bear Lake RoadDuluth Area | HardCrow Wing RiverAnderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverHuntersville North to Stigman's MoundWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Frame's LandingWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Stigman's MoundWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverStigman's Mound to Cottingham County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateCrow Wing RiverStigman's Mound to Little White DogWadena Area | EasyDes Moines RiverAshley Park to PetersburgSouthwest Minnesota | ModerateKettle River#1 trailer access to #4 / Banning State ParkNortheast Minnesota | HardKettle River#4 / Banning State Park to #5 trailer accessNortheast Minnesota | ModerateKettle River#5 trailer access to #6 trailer accessEast Central Minnesota | ModerateKettle RiverMusclewood Lake to #1 trailer accessNortheast Minnesota | ModerateKnife RiverCounty Road 102 to Knife River BeachNorth Shore | HardLittle Fork RiverDentaybow to DevereauxNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverDentaybow to FiedlerNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverDevereaux to Lofgren ParkNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverFiedler to DevereauxNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverFiedler to Lofgren ParkNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverHighway 73 Bridge to Samuelson ParkNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverHighway 73 Bridge to SilverdaleNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverLofgren Park to Kuttes LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverSamuelson Park to SilverdaleNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLittle Fork RiverVeterans Park to Highway 73 BridgeNorthern Minnesota | ModerateLong Prairie RiverLong Prairie to BrowervilleCentral Minnesota | EasyLong Prairie RiverReynolds Township to Long PrairieCentral Minnesota | EasyMinnehaha CreekGray's Bay to Longfellow LagoonTwin Cities West Metro | EasyMinnesota RiverCamp Release to Prien's LandingUpper Minnesota River Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverJudson Access to Land of Memories ParkMankato Area | EasyMinnesota RiverLand of Memories Park to Riverfront ParkMankato Area | EasyMinnesota RiverLe Sueur to HendersonSouthern Minnesota | EasyMinnesota RiverMorton Access to Highway 4Southern Minnesota | ModerateMinnesota RiverPrien's Landing to War Memorial ParkWestern Minnesota | ModerateMinnesota RiverRiverfront Park to Seven Mile Creek County ParkMankato Area | EasyMinnesota RiverSkalbekken County Park to Morton AccessUpper Minnesota River Valley | ModerateMinnesota RiverThompson Ferry to Carver Riverfront ParkLower Minnesota Valley | EasyMississippi RiverAitkin Campground to Highway 6Mississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverBear Den to Iron BridgeMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverBeaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterSt. Cloud Area | ModerateMississippi RiverCoon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Riverfront Regional ParkTwin Cities Metro | ModerateMississippi RiverHidden Falls to Harriet IslandTwin Cities | ModerateMississippi RiverKimball to Aitkin County CampgroundMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverLake Itasca to Coffee Pot LandingHeadwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverLeech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State ParkNorthern Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverLum Park to Kiwanis ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | ModerateMississippi RiverPike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubCentral Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverRoyalton Sportsman's Club to SartellCentral Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverRoyalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkCentral Minnesota | EasyMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverSteamboat Landing to Blackberry BridgeGrand Rapids Area | EasyMississippi RiverSteamboat Landing to County Road 72Grand Rapids Area | EasyMississippi RiverTrommald to Lum ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverBetty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverRiverside County Park to DaytonTwin Cities Northwest Metro | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverRockford Access to Riverside County ParkTwin Cities Northwest Metro | EasyNorth Fork Crow RiverWildlife County Park to Bill Anderson Memorial County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateOtter Tail RiverTaplin Gorge / Friberg Dam to Highway 210West Central Minnesota | ModeratePine RiverPine River #1 to Cross LakeBrainerd Lakes Area | ModeratePine RiverRock Dam to Harvey DrakeBrainerd Lakes Area | ModeratePomme de Terre RiverLarson Landing to AppletonWest Central Minnesota | EasyPomme de Terre RiverPomme de Terre #1 / Highway 12 to AppletonUpper Minnesota River Valley | ModerateRed Lake RiverCrookston carry-in to Fisher LandingNorthwest Minnesota | HardRed Lake RiverCrookston carry-in to Highway 75 BypassNorthwest Minnesota | HardRed Lake RiverFisher Landing to Red River Recreation AreaNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverHighway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverHuot Park to Highway 75 BypassNorthwest Minnesota | HardRed Lake RiverSportsman's Park to Huot ParkNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverSt. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's ParkNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed River of the NorthHighway 25 / Hendrum to Halstad LandingNorthwest Minnesota | EasyRed River of the NorthKidder Recreation Area to Brushvale Bridge Recreation AreaRed River Valley | ModerateRed River of the NorthLincoln Drive Park Landing to Downtown LandingRed River Valley | EasyRed River of the NorthLindenwood Park to M.B. Johnson ParkRed River Valley | ModerateRedwood RiverWabasso to Redwood LakeSouthwest Minnesota | ModerateRice CreekPeltier Lake to Long LakeTwin Cities North Metro | EasyRoot RiverHouston to Mound PrairieSoutheast Minnesota Driftless | EasyRoot RiverMoen's Bridge to WhalanSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRoot RiverParsley Bridge to Moen's BridgeSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRoot RiverPreston to LanesboroSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateRoot RiverRushford to HoustonSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRum RiverMartin's Landing to North County ParkTwin Cities North Metro | EasyRum RiverNorth County Park to Central Regional ParkTwin Cities North Metro | EasyRum RiverNorth County Park to GermaniumTwin Cities North Metro | EasySauk RiverEagle Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverEagle Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverEagle Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverFrogtown Park to Eagle ParkCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverFrogtown Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverFrogtown Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverFrogtown Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverFrogtown Park to Rockville County ParkCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverKnights of Columbus Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverMiller Landing to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverMiller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverPineview Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverRockville County Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverRockville County Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverRockville County Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverSpring Hill County Park to St. MartinCentral Minnesota | EasySnake RiverCanary Road to Cross Lake / Pine CityPine City Area | EasySnake RiverCounty Road 3 to Canoe Park (Mora)Mora Area | EasySnake RiverCounty Road 9 carry-in access to Snake Bit AccessPine City Area | ModerateSnake RiverMora to Canary RoadEast Central Minnesota | ModerateSouth Fork Crow RiverRick Johnson Park to Lake Rebecca Park ReserveTwin Cities West Metro | ModerateSt. Croix RiverMinnesota Interstate State Park Landing to Osceola LandingLower St. Croix | EasySt. Louis RiverCounty Road 29 to FloodwoodDuluth Area | ModerateSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 95 to ForbesNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 95 to ZimNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverFloodwood to PauporesDuluth Area | HardSt. Louis RiverForbes to ToivolaNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverForbes to ZimNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverToivola to FloodwoodDuluth Area | ModerateStraight RiverKrogh's Landing to FaribaultSouthern Minnesota | ModerateVermilion RiverVermilion Dam to County Road 24Northeastern Minnesota | HardWatonwan RiverCounty Road 32 to Garden CitySouthern Minnesota | ModerateWhitewater RiverCounty Highway 26 / Elba to BeaverSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateWhitewater RiverHighway 74 / Beaver to Highway 61Southeast Minnesota | HardZumbro RiverGreen Bridge to Zumbro FallsSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateZumbro RiverHammond Village Park to TheilmanSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateZumbro RiverKruger Access to West NewtonSoutheast Minnesota | EasyZumbro RiverTheilman Access to Kruger AccessSoutheast Minnesota | EasyZumbro RiverZumbro Falls to Hammond Village ParkSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate
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