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Northern Minnesota
View trip detailsBig Fork River
Ben Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford Landing
Moderate | 34.0 mi | Very long day or overnight, roughly 11 hr to 14 hr depending on level, wind, and camp strategy | Live score supported--Live
Northern Minnesota
View trip detailsBig Fork River
Big Falls West to Kueffners Landing
Moderate | 22.2 mi | Very long day, roughly 8 hr to 10 hr depending on level and stops | Live score supported--Live
Northern Minnesota
View trip detailsBig Fork River
Gowdy Landing to Reedy Flats
Moderate | 33.7 mi | Very long day or overnight, roughly 11 hr to 14 hr depending on level, wind, and camp strategy | Live score supported--Live
Northern Minnesota
View trip detailsBig Fork River
Highway 6 South to Highway 6 North
Moderate | 15.7 mi | Long day, roughly 6 hr to 8 hr depending on level and stops | Live score supportedCurrent 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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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 stops | Live score supportedofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSoutheast MinnesotaCannon RiverRiverside Park to Miesville Ravine County ParkLaunch at Cannon Falls Riverside Park and take out at Miesville Ravine County Park for a short lower-Cannon day. The Welch gauge is downstream; pair its...
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Easy | About 6.9 mi | About 2.5 hr to 4 hr, longer with fishing stops, low water, or wood | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCedar RiverAustin Mill Pond to Marcusen ParkLaunch at Austin Mill Pond and take out at Marcusen Park for the short Cedar River connector above the existing Marcusen-to-Riverwood card. The route us...
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Easy | About 1.9 mi | About 45 min to 1.5 hr, longer with low water, debris, or dam-area scouting | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondPaddle from the Lansing / County Road 2 access to Ramsey Mill Pond on the upper Cedar River. The Lansing gauge is at the put-in; compare its live readin...
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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 scouting | Live score supportedofficial 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 scouting | Live score supportedofficial source support
Photo unavailableMinnesota routeSouthern MinnesotaCedar RiverRamsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill PondLaunch at Ramsey Mill Pond and take out at Austin Mill Pond for the short Cedar River connector above the existing Riverwood-to-State-Line card. Dam bou...
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Easy | About 3.7 mi | About 1.5 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with low water, debris, or dam-area scouting | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support
Beginner routes
Minnesota beginner routes
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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 miCannon RiverRiverside Park to Miesville Ravine County ParkSoutheast Minnesota | About 6.9 miCedar RiverAustin Mill Pond to Marcusen ParkSouthern Minnesota | About 1.9 miCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | About 3.8 miCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingSouthern Minnesota | About 3.8 miCedar RiverRamsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | About 3.7 mi
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Baptism RiverEckbeck Campground to Tettegouche river-mouth take-outAbout 3.8 mi | About 4-7 hr with portagesBeaver RiverLax Lake Road / County Road 4 to Highway 61About 1.8 mi | About 2-4 hr, including scoutingBig 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 hours
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Mississippi River38
Mississippi River hubAitkin Campground to Highway 6Babcock Public Water Access to Peninsula Point ParkBear Den to Iron BridgeBeaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterBlackberry Bridge to County Road 72Clearwater to Snuffie's LandingCoffee Pot Landing to Bear DenCoon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Riverfront Regional ParkCounty Line Access to Jacobson CampgroundCounty Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaCounty Road 72 to County Line AccessCrow Wing State Park to Fort Ripley LandingEast River Flats to Hidden Falls Regional ParkFort Ripley Landing to Fletcher Creek Trailer AccessHidden Falls to Harriet IslandHighway 6 to TrommaldKimball to Aitkin County CampgroundKiwanis Park to Crow Wing State ParkKnutson Dam Recreation Area to West Winnie CampgroundLake Itasca to Coffee Pot LandingLeech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State ParkLittle Falls Dam to Pike Creek LandingLum Park to Kiwanis ParkMontissippi County Park to Norin LandingNorin Landing to Babcock Public Water AccessPalisade to Waldeck LandingPike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubRoyalton Sportsman's Club to SartellRoyalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkSandy Lake Recreation Area to Wold's Ferry CrossingSchoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessSchoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkSnuffie's Landing to Montissippi County ParkSteamboat Landing to Blackberry BridgeSteamboat Landing to County Road 72Trommald to Lum ParkWaldeck Landing to KimballWold's Ferry Crossing to Palisade
Sauk River21
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 ParkHorseshoe Lake Access to Lions ParkKnights of Columbus Park to Heims MillMill Pond to Oak Township County ParkMiller Landing to Heims MillMiller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkOak Township County Park to Spring Hill County ParkPineview Park to Heims MillRichmond City Park to Horseshoe LakeRockville County Park to Heims MillRockville County Park to Knights of Columbus ParkRockville County Park to Miller LandingSauk Centre Dam to Mill PondSpring Hill County Park to St. Martin
Minnesota River19
Minnesota River hubBelle Plaine to Carver Riverfront ParkBelle Plaine to Thompson FerryBuessman Bridge to Riverside ParkCamp Release to Prien's LandingFranklin City Park to Mack Lake ParkHarkin Store to Buessman BridgeHenderson Station to Belle PlaineHenderson Station to Thompson FerryHighway 4 Access to Harkin StoreJudson Access to Land of Memories ParkKinney Access to Skalbekken County 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 ParkWar Memorial Park to Kinney Access
Crow Wing River12
Crow Wing River hubAnderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkCottingham County Park to Old Wadena County ParkGreen Oak Landing to Lake Placid Reservoir Landing #3Huntersville North to Mary BrownHuntersville North to Stigman's MoundLittle White Dog County Park to Cottingham County ParkMary Brown to Cottingham County ParkMary Brown to Frame's LandingMary Brown to Stigman's MoundOld Wadena County Park to Green Oak LandingStigman's Mound to Cottingham County ParkStigman's Mound to Little White Dog
Little Fork River10
Rum River10
Rum River hubCambridge West Park to Martin's LandingGermanium to South County ParkHighway 7 Access to Walbo AccessMartin's Landing to North County ParkNorth County Park to Central Regional ParkNorth County Park to GermaniumPrinceton City Park to Highway 7 AccessRiverview Park to County Road 4Walbo Access to Cambridge West ParkWayside Landing to Milaca Dam Site
Big Fork River9
Big Fork River hubBen Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford LandingBig Falls West to Kueffners LandingGowdy Landing to Reedy FlatsHighway 1 to Highway 6 SouthHighway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingHighway 6 North to Johnson LandingHighway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthHighway 6 South to Johnson LandingJohnson Landing to Big Falls East Landing
Red Lake River9
Red Lake River hubCrookston carry-in to Fisher LandingCrookston carry-in to Highway 75 BypassFisher Landing to Red River Recreation AreaHighway 1 / Centennial Park to St. Hilaire City ParkHighway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingHuot Park to Central Park CrookstonHuot Park to Highway 75 BypassSportsman's Park to Huot ParkSt. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's Park
St. Louis River9
North Fork Crow River7
North Fork Crow River hubBetty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkBill Anderson Memorial County Park to Humphrey-Arends Memorial County ParkForest City to KingstonHighway 4 to ManannahRiverside County Park to DaytonRockford Access to Riverside County ParkWildlife County Park to Bill Anderson Memorial County Park
St. Croix River7
St. Croix River hubHighway 70 Landing to Sunrise LandingMinnesota Interstate State Park Landing to Osceola LandingOsceola Landing to William O'Brien State Park hand-carry take-outSand Creek Landing to Highway 70 LandingSunrise Landing to Wild River State Park LandingWild River State Park Landing to Taylors Falls Lion's ParkWilliam O'Brien State Park hand-carry launch to Boom Site Landing
Cottonwood River6
Cannon River5
Cedar River5
Red River of the North5
Root River5
Chippewa River4
Kettle River4
Otter Tail River4
Pine River4
Snake River4
Zumbro River4
Long Prairie River3
Pomme de Terre River3
Straight River3
Redwood River2
South Fork Crow River2
Whitewater River2
Baptism River1
Beaver River1
Brule River1
Cloquet River1
Knife River1
North Fork Zumbro River1
Pigeon River1
Rice Creek1
By region
Brainerd Lakes Area10
Crow Wing River: Green Oak Landing to Lake Placid Reservoir Landing #3Mississippi River: Crow Wing State Park to Fort Ripley LandingMississippi River: Highway 6 to TrommaldMississippi River: Kiwanis Park to Crow Wing State ParkMississippi River: Lum Park to Kiwanis ParkMississippi River: Trommald to Lum ParkPine River: Cross Lake to Rock DamPine River: Norway Lake to Pine River #1Pine River: Pine River #1 to Cross LakePine River: Rock Dam to Harvey Drake
Central Minnesota31
Crow Wing River: Stigman's Mound to Cottingham County ParkLong Prairie River: Lake Carlos State Park to Highway 29Long Prairie River: Long Prairie to BrowervilleLong Prairie River: Reynolds Township to Long PrairieMississippi River: Clearwater to Snuffie's LandingMississippi River: Fort Ripley Landing to Fletcher Creek Trailer AccessMississippi River: Little Falls Dam to Pike Creek LandingMississippi River: Montissippi County Park to Norin LandingMississippi River: Pike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubMississippi River: Royalton Sportsman's Club to SartellMississippi River: Royalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkMississippi River: Snuffie's Landing to Montissippi County ParkNorth Fork Crow River: Betty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkNorth Fork Crow River: Bill Anderson Memorial County Park to Humphrey-Arends Memorial County ParkNorth Fork Crow River: Forest City to KingstonNorth Fork Crow River: Highway 4 to ManannahNorth Fork Crow River: Wildlife County Park to Bill Anderson Memorial County ParkRum River: Cambridge West Park to Martin's LandingRum River: Riverview Park to County Road 4Rum River: Wayside Landing to Milaca Dam SiteSauk 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: Horseshoe Lake Access to Lions ParkSauk River: Mill Pond to Oak Township County ParkSauk River: Oak Township County Park to Spring Hill County ParkSauk River: Richmond City Park to Horseshoe LakeSauk River: Rockville County Park to Miller LandingSauk River: Sauk Centre Dam to Mill PondSauk River: Spring Hill County Park to St. Martin
Duluth Area5
East Central Minnesota6
Grand Marais1
Grand Portage1
Grand Rapids Area5
Lower Minnesota Valley5
Lower St. Croix6
St. Croix River: Highway 70 Landing to Sunrise LandingSt. Croix River: Minnesota Interstate State Park Landing to Osceola LandingSt. Croix River: Osceola Landing to William O'Brien State Park hand-carry take-outSt. Croix River: Sunrise Landing to Wild River State Park LandingSt. Croix River: Wild River State Park Landing to Taylors Falls Lion's ParkSt. Croix River: William O'Brien State Park hand-carry launch to Boom Site Landing
Mankato Area3
Minnesota River Valley1
Mississippi Headwaters12
Mississippi River: Aitkin Campground to Highway 6Mississippi River: Bear Den to Iron BridgeMississippi River: Coffee Pot Landing to Bear DenMississippi River: County Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaMississippi River: Kimball to Aitkin County CampgroundMississippi River: Knutson Dam Recreation Area to West Winnie CampgroundMississippi River: Palisade to Waldeck LandingMississippi River: Sandy Lake Recreation Area to Wold's Ferry CrossingMississippi River: Schoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessMississippi River: Schoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkMississippi River: Waldeck Landing to KimballMississippi River: Wold's Ferry Crossing to Palisade
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 Minnesota3
Northern Minnesota20
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 1 to Highway 6 SouthBig Fork River: Highway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingBig Fork River: Highway 6 North to Johnson LandingBig Fork River: Highway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthBig Fork River: Highway 6 South to Johnson LandingBig Fork River: Johnson Landing to Big Falls East 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 Metro2
Northwest Minnesota11
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 1 / Centennial Park to St. Hilaire City ParkRed Lake River: Highway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingRed Lake River: Huot Park to Central Park CrookstonRed 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: Golden Grain to HilltopRed River of the North: Highway 25 / Hendrum to Halstad Landing
Pine City Area2
Red River Valley3
Southeast Minnesota14
Cannon River: Cannon Falls to WelchCannon River: Lake Byllesby Dam to Highway 61Cannon River: Riverside Park to Miesville Ravine County ParkNorth Fork Zumbro River: Covered Bridge Park to Walking Bridge ParkRoot 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: 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 Minnesota21
Cannon River: Cannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldCannon River: Faribault to DundasCedar River: Austin Mill Pond to Marcusen ParkCedar River: Lansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondCedar River: Marcusen Park to Riverwood LandingCedar River: Ramsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill PondCedar River: Riverwood Landing to State Line RoadCottonwood River: County Road 10 to County Road 11Cottonwood River: County Road 11 to Flandrau State ParkCottonwood River: Flandrau State Park to Highway 15 AccessCottonwood River: Highway 15 Access to Courtland AccessCottonwood River: Highway 4 Access to County Road 10Minnesota River: Buessman Bridge to Riverside ParkMinnesota River: Le Sueur to HendersonMinnesota River: Morton Access to Highway 4Shell Rock River: Frank Hall Park to St. Nicholas Landing / Albert Lea LakeStraight River: County Road 45 to Medford City ParkStraight River: Krogh's Landing to FaribaultStraight River: Medford City Park to Kroghs LandingWatonwan River: County Road 32 to Garden CityWatonwan River: Madelia to County Road 32
Southwest Minnesota6
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
Twin Cities2
Twin Cities North Metro5
Twin Cities Northwest Metro2
Twin Cities West Metro1
Upper Minnesota River Valley7
Minnesota River: Camp Release to Prien's LandingMinnesota River: Harkin Store to Buessman BridgeMinnesota River: Highway 4 Access to Harkin StoreMinnesota River: Kinney Access to Skalbekken County ParkMinnesota River: Skalbekken County Park to Morton AccessPomme de Terre River: Koosman Access to Larson LandingPomme de Terre River: Pomme de Terre #1 / Highway 12 to Appleton
Wadena Area10
Crow Wing River: Anderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkCrow Wing River: Cottingham County Park to Old Wadena County ParkCrow Wing River: Huntersville North to Mary BrownCrow Wing River: Huntersville North to Stigman's MoundCrow Wing River: Little White Dog County Park to Cottingham County ParkCrow 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: Old Wadena County Park to Green Oak LandingCrow Wing River: Stigman's Mound to Little White Dog
West Central Minnesota9
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: Phelps Mill County Park to West Lost LakeOtter Tail River: Phelps Mill County Park to West Red River LakeOtter Tail River: Taplin Gorge / Friberg Dam to Highway 210Otter Tail River: Wannigan Road to Riverside ParkPomme de Terre River: Larson Landing to Appleton
Western Minnesota1
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Baptism RiverEckbeck Campground to Tettegouche river-mouth take-outTettegouche | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreBeaver RiverLax Lake Road / County Road 4 to Highway 61Beaver Bay | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreBig Fork RiverBen Linn Landing to Ivan Crawford LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedBig Fork RiverBig Falls West to Kueffners LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedBig Fork RiverGowdy Landing to Reedy FlatsNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedBig Fork RiverHighway 1 to Highway 6 SouthNorthern Minnesota | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreBig Fork RiverHighway 6 North to Big Falls East LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBig Fork RiverHighway 6 North to Johnson LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBig Fork RiverHighway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedBig Fork RiverHighway 6 South to Johnson LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedBig Fork RiverJohnson Landing to Big Falls East LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreBrule RiverSauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61Grand Marais | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreCannon RiverCannon Falls to WelchSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCannon RiverCannon River Wilderness Area to Riverside City Park, NorthfieldSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCannon RiverFaribault to DundasSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCannon RiverLake Byllesby Dam to Highway 61Southeast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedCannon RiverRiverside Park to Miesville Ravine County ParkSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCedar RiverAustin Mill Pond to Marcusen ParkSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCedar RiverRamsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCedar RiverRiverwood Landing to State Line RoadSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreChippewa RiverLentz Landing to Watson Lions ParkWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedChippewa RiverNorby Landing to Lentz LandingWest Central Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedChippewa RiverSwift County Access to Norby LandingWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedChippewa RiverWatson Sag Dam to Lagoon ParkWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedCloquet RiverIndian Lake Access to Bear Lake RoadDuluth Area | Hard | Live score supportedCottonwood RiverCounty Road 10 to County Road 11Southern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCottonwood RiverCounty Road 11 to Flandrau State ParkSouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCottonwood RiverFlandrau State Park to Highway 15 AccessSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCottonwood RiverHighway 15 Access to Courtland AccessSouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCottonwood RiverHighway 4 Access to County Road 10Southern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCottonwood RiverSpringfield to Highway 4Southwest Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverAnderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverCottingham County Park to Old Wadena County ParkWadena Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverGreen Oak Landing to Lake Placid Reservoir Landing #3Brainerd Lakes Area | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverHuntersville North to Mary BrownWadena Area | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverHuntersville North to Stigman's MoundWadena Area | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverLittle White Dog County Park to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Frame's LandingWadena Area | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverMary Brown to Stigman's MoundWadena Area | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverOld Wadena County Park to Green Oak LandingWadena Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreCrow Wing RiverStigman's Mound to Cottingham County ParkCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedCrow Wing RiverStigman's Mound to Little White DogWadena Area | Easy | Live score supportedDes Moines RiverAshley Park to PetersburgSouthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedDes Moines RiverChristiania Bridge to Ashley ParkSouthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreKettle River#1 trailer access to #4 / Banning State ParkNortheast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedKettle River#4 / Banning State Park to #5 trailer accessNortheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedKettle River#5 trailer access to #6 trailer accessEast Central Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedKettle RiverMusclewood Lake to #1 trailer accessNortheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedKnife RiverCounty Road 102 to Knife River BeachNorth Shore | Hard | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverDentaybow to DevereauxNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverDentaybow to FiedlerNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverDevereaux to Lofgren ParkNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverFiedler to DevereauxNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverFiedler to Lofgren ParkNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverHighway 73 Bridge to Samuelson ParkNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverHighway 73 Bridge to SilverdaleNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverLofgren Park to Kuttes LandingNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverSamuelson Park to SilverdaleNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLittle Fork RiverVeterans Park to Highway 73 BridgeNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedLong Prairie RiverLake Carlos State Park to Highway 29Central Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreLong Prairie RiverLong Prairie to BrowervilleCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedLong Prairie RiverReynolds Township to Long PrairieCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverBelle Plaine to Carver Riverfront ParkLower Minnesota Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverBelle Plaine to Thompson FerryLower Minnesota Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverBuessman Bridge to Riverside ParkSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverCamp Release to Prien's LandingUpper Minnesota River Valley | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverFranklin City Park to Mack Lake ParkMinnesota River Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverHarkin Store to Buessman BridgeUpper Minnesota River Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverHenderson Station to Belle PlaineLower Minnesota Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverHenderson Station to Thompson FerryLower Minnesota Valley | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverHighway 4 Access to Harkin StoreUpper Minnesota River Valley | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverJudson Access to Land of Memories ParkMankato Area | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverKinney Access to Skalbekken County ParkUpper Minnesota River Valley | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMinnesota RiverLand of Memories Park to Riverfront ParkMankato Area | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverLe Sueur to HendersonSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverMorton Access to Highway 4Southern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverPrien's Landing to War Memorial ParkWestern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverRiverfront Park to Seven Mile Creek County ParkMankato Area | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverSkalbekken County Park to Morton AccessUpper Minnesota River Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverThompson Ferry to Carver Riverfront ParkLower Minnesota Valley | Easy | Live score supportedMinnesota RiverWar Memorial Park to Kinney AccessSouthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverAitkin Campground to Highway 6Mississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverBabcock Public Water Access to Peninsula Point ParkNorthwest Metro | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverBear Den to Iron BridgeMississippi Headwaters | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverBeaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverBlackberry Bridge to County Road 72Grand Rapids Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverClearwater to Snuffie's LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverCoffee Pot Landing to Bear DenMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverCoon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Riverfront Regional ParkTwin Cities Metro | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverCounty Line Access to Jacobson CampgroundGrand Rapids Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverCounty Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverCounty Road 72 to County Line AccessGrand Rapids Area | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverCrow Wing State Park to Fort Ripley LandingBrainerd Lakes Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverEast River Flats to Hidden Falls Regional ParkTwin Cities | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverFort Ripley Landing to Fletcher Creek Trailer AccessCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverHidden Falls to Harriet IslandTwin Cities | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverHighway 6 to TrommaldBrainerd Lakes Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverKimball to Aitkin County CampgroundMississippi Headwaters | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverKiwanis Park to Crow Wing State ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverKnutson Dam Recreation Area to West Winnie CampgroundMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverLake Itasca to Coffee Pot LandingHeadwaters | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverLeech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State ParkNorthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverLittle Falls Dam to Pike Creek LandingCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverLum Park to Kiwanis ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverMontissippi County Park to Norin LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverNorin Landing to Babcock Public Water AccessNorthwest Metro | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverPalisade to Waldeck LandingMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverPike Creek Landing to Royalton Sportsman's ClubCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverRoyalton Sportsman's Club to SartellCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverRoyalton Sportsman's Club to Stearns County ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverSandy Lake Recreation Area to Wold's Ferry CrossingMississippi Headwaters | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessMississippi Headwaters | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverSnuffie's Landing to Montissippi County ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverSteamboat Landing to Blackberry BridgeGrand Rapids Area | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverSteamboat Landing to County Road 72Grand Rapids Area | Easy | Live score supportedMississippi RiverTrommald to Lum ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | Moderate | Live score supportedMississippi RiverWaldeck Landing to KimballMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreMississippi RiverWold's Ferry Crossing to PalisadeMississippi Headwaters | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreNorth Fork Crow RiverBetty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedNorth Fork Crow RiverBill Anderson Memorial County Park to Humphrey-Arends Memorial County ParkCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreNorth Fork Crow RiverForest City to KingstonCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreNorth Fork Crow RiverHighway 4 to ManannahCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreNorth Fork Crow RiverRiverside County Park to DaytonTwin Cities Northwest Metro | Moderate | Live score supportedNorth Fork Crow RiverRockford Access to Riverside County ParkTwin Cities Northwest Metro | Easy | Live score supportedNorth Fork Crow RiverWildlife County Park to Bill Anderson Memorial County ParkCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedNorth Fork Zumbro RiverCovered Bridge Park to Walking Bridge ParkSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreOtter Tail RiverPhelps Mill County Park to West Lost LakeWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreOtter Tail RiverPhelps Mill County Park to West Red River LakeWest Central Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreOtter Tail RiverTaplin Gorge / Friberg Dam to Highway 210West Central Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedOtter Tail RiverWannigan Road to Riverside ParkWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scorePigeon RiverOld Highway 61 / MN 89 to Highway 61Grand Portage | Hard | Planning only · no live scorePine RiverCross Lake to Rock DamBrainerd Lakes Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scorePine RiverNorway Lake to Pine River #1Brainerd Lakes Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scorePine RiverPine River #1 to Cross LakeBrainerd Lakes Area | Moderate | Live score supportedPine RiverRock Dam to Harvey DrakeBrainerd Lakes Area | Moderate | Live score supportedPomme de Terre RiverKoosman Access to Larson LandingUpper Minnesota River Valley | Moderate | Planning only · no live scorePomme de Terre RiverLarson Landing to AppletonWest Central Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedPomme de Terre RiverPomme de Terre #1 / Highway 12 to AppletonUpper Minnesota River Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverCrookston carry-in to Fisher LandingNorthwest Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverCrookston carry-in to Highway 75 BypassNorthwest Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverFisher Landing to Red River Recreation AreaNorthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverHighway 1 / Centennial Park to St. Hilaire City ParkNorthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreRed Lake RiverHighway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingNorthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverHuot Park to Central Park CrookstonNorthwest Minnesota | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreRed Lake RiverHuot Park to Highway 75 BypassNorthwest Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverSportsman's Park to Huot ParkNorthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRed Lake RiverSt. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's ParkNorthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRed River of the NorthGolden Grain to HilltopNorthwest Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRed River of the NorthHighway 25 / Hendrum to Halstad LandingNorthwest Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedRed River of the NorthKidder Recreation Area to Brushvale Bridge Recreation AreaRed River Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedRed River of the NorthLincoln Drive Park Landing to Downtown LandingRed River Valley | Easy | Live score supportedRed River of the NorthLindenwood Park to M.B. Johnson ParkRed River Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedRedwood RiverVesta to WabassoSouthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreRedwood RiverWabasso to Redwood LakeSouthwest Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRice CreekPeltier Lake to Long LakeTwin Cities North Metro | Easy | Live score supportedRoot RiverHouston to Mound PrairieSoutheast Minnesota Driftless | Easy | Live score supportedRoot RiverMoen's Bridge to WhalanSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedRoot RiverParsley Bridge to Moen's BridgeSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedRoot RiverPreston to LanesboroSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedRoot RiverRushford to HoustonSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedRum RiverCambridge West Park to Martin's LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverGermanium to South County ParkTwin Cities North Metro | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverHighway 7 Access to Walbo AccessEast Central Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverMartin's Landing to North County ParkTwin Cities North Metro | Easy | Live score supportedRum RiverNorth County Park to Central Regional ParkTwin Cities North Metro | Easy | Live score supportedRum RiverNorth County Park to GermaniumTwin Cities North Metro | Easy | Live score supportedRum RiverPrinceton City Park to Highway 7 AccessEast Central Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverRiverview Park to County Road 4Central Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverWalbo Access to Cambridge West ParkEast Central Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreRum RiverWayside Landing to Milaca Dam SiteCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverEagle Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSauk RiverEagle Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverEagle Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverFrogtown Park to Eagle ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverFrogtown Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverFrogtown Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverFrogtown Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverFrogtown Park to Rockville County ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverHorseshoe Lake Access to Lions ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverKnights of Columbus Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSauk RiverMill Pond to Oak Township County ParkCentral Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverMiller Landing to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSauk RiverMiller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverOak Township County Park to Spring Hill County ParkCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverPineview Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSauk RiverRichmond City Park to Horseshoe LakeCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverRockville County Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSauk RiverRockville County Park to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverRockville County Park to Miller LandingCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedSauk RiverSauk Centre Dam to Mill PondCentral Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSauk RiverSpring Hill County Park to St. MartinCentral Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedShell Rock RiverFrank Hall Park to St. Nicholas Landing / Albert Lea LakeSouthern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSnake RiverCanary Road to Cross Lake / Pine CityPine City Area | Easy | Live score supportedSnake RiverCounty Road 3 to Canoe Park (Mora)Mora Area | Easy | Live score supportedSnake RiverCounty Road 9 carry-in access to Snake Bit AccessPine City Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSnake RiverMora to Canary RoadEast Central Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedSouth Fork Crow RiverOtter Lake West to Western / Masonic City ParkHutchinson Area | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSouth Fork Crow RiverRick Johnson Park to Lake Rebecca Park ReserveTwin Cities West Metro | Moderate | Live score supportedSt. Croix RiverHighway 70 Landing to Sunrise LandingLower St. Croix | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Croix RiverMinnesota Interstate State Park Landing to Osceola LandingLower St. Croix | Easy | Live score supportedSt. Croix RiverOsceola Landing to William O'Brien State Park hand-carry take-outLower St. Croix | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Croix RiverSand Creek Landing to Highway 70 LandingEast Central Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Croix RiverSunrise Landing to Wild River State Park LandingLower St. Croix | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Croix RiverWild River State Park Landing to Taylors Falls Lion's ParkLower St. Croix | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Croix RiverWilliam O'Brien State Park hand-carry launch to Boom Site LandingLower St. Croix | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 29 to FloodwoodDuluth Area | Moderate | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 95 to ForbesNortheast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 95 to ZimNortheast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverFloodwood to PauporesDuluth Area | Hard | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverForbes to ToivolaNortheast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverForbes to ZimNortheast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedSt. Louis RiverPaupores to BrookstonNortheastern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Louis RiverToivola to County Road 29Duluth Area | Hard | Planning only · no live scoreSt. Louis RiverToivola to FloodwoodDuluth Area | Moderate | Live score supportedStraight RiverCounty Road 45 to Medford City ParkSouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreStraight RiverKrogh's Landing to FaribaultSouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedStraight RiverMedford City Park to Kroghs LandingSouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreVermilion RiverTwomile Creek to Eightmile CreekNortheastern Minnesota | Moderate | Planning only · no live scoreVermilion RiverVermilion Dam to County Road 24Northeastern Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedWatonwan RiverCounty Road 32 to Garden CitySouthern Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedWatonwan RiverMadelia to County Road 32Southern Minnesota | Easy | Planning only · no live scoreWhitewater RiverCounty Highway 26 / Elba to BeaverSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedWhitewater RiverHighway 74 / Beaver to Highway 61Southeast Minnesota | Hard | Live score supportedZumbro RiverHammond Village Park to TheilmanSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supportedZumbro RiverKruger Access to West NewtonSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedZumbro RiverTheilman Access to Kruger AccessSoutheast Minnesota | Easy | Live score supportedZumbro RiverZumbro Falls to Hammond Village ParkSoutheast Minnesota | Moderate | Live score supported
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Minnesota paddling FAQ
How does Paddle Today choose Minnesota paddle routes?
Paddle Today lists source-backed routes with reviewed access and trip information. This page includes 135 routes with live-score support and 96 planning-only routes across 40 rivers. Planning-only routes do not have a live route score.
Are these Minnesota river conditions live?
Scored routes show the latest available conditions, subject to data availability. Planning-only routes provide trip information and source links without a live route score. Check update times and missing-data notices, and verify conditions with the linked managers before leaving.
Can I request another Minnesota route?
Yes. Use the request form to send the river, reach, access points, and any source links. Requests help prioritize useful additions with verified public access and route evidence.