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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
Southeast Minnesota
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Riverside Park to Miesville Ravine County Park
Easy | About 6.9 mi | About 2.5 hr to 4 hr, longer with fishing stops, low water, or wood--Live
Southern Minnesota
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Austin Mill Pond to Marcusen Park
Easy | About 1.9 mi | About 45 min to 1.5 hr, longer with low water, debris, or dam-area scouting--Live
Southern Minnesota
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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 scoutingThis panel hydrates from live Paddle Today scores. The route links above remain useful when JavaScript or the score API is unavailable.
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Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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 public-access day. The downstream Welch DNR...
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Easy | About 6.9 mi | About 2.5 hr to 4 hr, longer with fishing stops, low water, or woodofficial source support
Minnesota 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 scoutingofficial source support
Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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
Minnesota 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 scoutingofficial 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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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 Johnson LandingAbout 8.3 mi | About 3 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping or campsite stopsBig Fork RiverJohnson Landing to Big Falls East Landing14.5 mi | About 6 hr to 8 hrCannon RiverCannon Falls to Welch11.75 mi | About 4 hr to 5 hr 15 min
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Mississippi River42
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 12 Dam to County Road 25County Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaCounty Road 72 to County Line AccessCrow Wing State Park to Fort Ripley LandingDayton to Mississippi Gateway Regional ParkEast River Flats to Hidden Falls Regional ParkFletcher Creek to Overlook ParkFort Ripley Landing to Fletcher Creek Trailer AccessHidden Falls to Harriet IslandHighway 6 to TrommaldIron Bridge to County Road 12 DamKimball 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 AccessOverlook Park to Belle Prairie County ParkPalisade 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 BridgeTrommald to Lum ParkWaldeck Landing to KimballWold's Ferry Crossing to Palisade
Sauk River25
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 Frogtown ParkSpring Hill County Park to St. MartinSt. Martin Canoe Access to Eagle ParkSt. Martin Canoe Access to Frogtown ParkSt. Martin Canoe Access to Rockville County Park
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 River11
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 BrownLittle 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
Red Lake River8
Red Lake River hubCrookston 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 CrookstonSmiley Bridge to Centennial ParkSportsman's Park to Huot ParkSt. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's Park
St. Louis River8
Big Fork River7
Cottonwood River7
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
Root River7
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 LandingSand 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 Landing to Boom Site Landing
Cannon River5
Cedar River5
Red River of the North5
Zumbro River5
Chippewa River4
Cloquet River4
Kettle River4
Otter Tail River4
Pine River4
Snake River4
Long Prairie River3
Pomme de Terre River3
Straight River3
Vermilion River3
Redwood River2
South Fork Crow River2
Whitewater River2
Minnehaha Creek1
North Fork Zumbro River1
Rice Creek1
South Fork Zumbro1
By region
Brainerd Lakes Area11
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: Overlook Park to Belle Prairie County 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 Minnesota36
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: Fletcher Creek to Overlook ParkMississippi 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 Frogtown ParkSauk River: Spring Hill County Park to St. MartinSauk River: St. Martin Canoe Access to Eagle ParkSauk River: St. Martin Canoe Access to Frogtown ParkSauk River: St. Martin Canoe Access to Rockville County Park
Duluth Area8
Cloquet River: Bachelor Road to Highway 53 WaysideCloquet River: Bear Lake Road to Island LakeCloquet River: Indian Lake Access to Bear Lake RoadCloquet River: Island Lake Dam to Bachelor RoadSt. Louis River: County Road 29 to FloodwoodSt. Louis River: Floodwood to PauporesSt. Louis River: Toivola to County Road 29St. Louis River: Zim to Toivola
East Central Minnesota6
Grand Rapids Area4
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 LandingSt. 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 Landing to Boom Site Landing
Mankato Area3
Minnesota River Valley1
Mississippi Headwaters14
Mississippi River: Aitkin Campground to Highway 6Mississippi River: Bear Den to Iron BridgeMississippi River: Coffee Pot Landing to Bear DenMississippi River: County Road 12 Dam to County Road 25Mississippi River: County Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaMississippi River: Iron Bridge to County Road 12 DamMississippi 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 Minnesota6
Northeastern Minnesota4
Northern Minnesota18
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 Johnson LandingBig Fork River: Highway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthBig 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 Minnesota10
Red 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: Smiley Bridge to Centennial ParkRed 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
Rochester Area1
Southeast Minnesota17
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: Lanesboro to PetersonRoot River: Moen's Bridge to WhalanRoot River: Parsley Bridge to Moen's BridgeRoot River: Peterson carry-in to Rushford carry-inRoot 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 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 Minnesota7
Cottonwood River: Juenemann Landing to SpringfieldCottonwood River: Springfield to Highway 4Des Moines River: Ashley Park to PetersburgDes Moines River: Christiania Bridge to Ashley ParkMinnesota River: War Memorial Park to Kinney AccessRedwood River: Vesta to WabassoRedwood River: Wabasso to Redwood Lake
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 Metro2
Twin Cities North Metro5
Twin Cities Northwest Metro2
Twin Cities West Metro2
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 Area9
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: 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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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 1 to Highway 6 SouthNorthern Minnesota | HardBig Fork RiverHighway 6 North to Johnson LandingNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverHighway 6 South to Highway 6 NorthNorthern Minnesota | ModerateBig Fork RiverJohnson Landing to Big Falls East 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 | ModerateCannon RiverRiverside Park to Miesville Ravine County ParkSoutheast Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverAustin Mill Pond to Marcusen ParkSouthern Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverLansing / County Road 2 to Ramsey Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverMarcusen Park to Riverwood LandingSouthern Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverRamsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill PondSouthern Minnesota | EasyCedar RiverRiverwood Landing to State Line RoadSouthern 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 RiverBachelor Road to Highway 53 WaysideDuluth Area | ModerateCloquet RiverBear Lake Road to Island LakeDuluth Area | HardCloquet RiverIndian Lake Access to Bear Lake RoadDuluth Area | HardCloquet RiverIsland Lake Dam to Bachelor RoadDuluth Area | ModerateCottonwood RiverCounty Road 10 to County Road 11Southern Minnesota | EasyCottonwood RiverCounty Road 11 to Flandrau State ParkSouthern Minnesota | ModerateCottonwood RiverFlandrau State Park to Highway 15 AccessSouthern Minnesota | EasyCottonwood RiverHighway 15 Access to Courtland AccessSouthern Minnesota | ModerateCottonwood RiverHighway 4 Access to County Road 10Southern Minnesota | EasyCottonwood RiverJuenemann Landing to SpringfieldSouthwest Minnesota | EasyCottonwood RiverSpringfield to Highway 4Southwest Minnesota | ModerateCrow Wing RiverAnderson's Crossing to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverCottingham County Park to Old Wadena County ParkWadena Area | EasyCrow Wing RiverGreen Oak Landing to Lake Placid Reservoir Landing #3Brainerd Lakes Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverHuntersville North to Mary BrownWadena Area | ModerateCrow Wing RiverLittle White Dog County Park to Cottingham County ParkWadena Area | EasyCrow 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 RiverOld Wadena County Park to Green Oak LandingWadena Area | EasyCrow 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 | ModerateDes Moines RiverChristiania Bridge to Ashley ParkSouthwest 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 | ModerateLittle 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 RiverLake Carlos State Park to Highway 29Central 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 RiverBelle Plaine to Carver Riverfront ParkLower Minnesota Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverBelle Plaine to Thompson FerryLower Minnesota Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverBuessman Bridge to Riverside ParkSouthern Minnesota | EasyMinnesota RiverCamp Release to Prien's LandingUpper Minnesota River Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverFranklin City Park to Mack Lake ParkMinnesota River Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverHarkin Store to Buessman BridgeUpper Minnesota River Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverHenderson Station to Belle PlaineLower Minnesota Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverHenderson Station to Thompson FerryLower Minnesota Valley | EasyMinnesota RiverHighway 4 Access to Harkin StoreUpper Minnesota River Valley | ModerateMinnesota RiverJudson Access to Land of Memories ParkMankato Area | EasyMinnesota RiverKinney Access to Skalbekken County ParkUpper Minnesota River Valley | ModerateMinnesota 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 | EasyMinnesota RiverWar Memorial Park to Kinney AccessSouthwest Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverAitkin Campground to Highway 6Mississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverBabcock Public Water Access to Peninsula Point ParkNorthwest Metro | ModerateMississippi RiverBear Den to Iron BridgeMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverBeaver Island Trail Access to ClearwaterSt. Cloud Area | ModerateMississippi RiverBlackberry Bridge to County Road 72Grand Rapids Area | EasyMississippi RiverClearwater to Snuffie's LandingCentral Minnesota | EasyMississippi RiverCoffee Pot Landing to Bear DenMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverCoon Rapids Dam Regional Park to Riverfront Regional ParkTwin Cities Metro | ModerateMississippi RiverCounty Line Access to Jacobson CampgroundGrand Rapids Area | EasyMississippi RiverCounty Road 12 Dam to County Road 25Mississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverCounty Road 25 to Knutson Dam Recreation AreaMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverCounty Road 72 to County Line AccessGrand Rapids Area | ModerateMississippi RiverCrow Wing State Park to Fort Ripley LandingBrainerd Lakes Area | EasyMississippi RiverDayton to Mississippi Gateway Regional ParkTwin Cities Metro | ModerateMississippi RiverEast River Flats to Hidden Falls Regional ParkTwin Cities | ModerateMississippi RiverFletcher Creek to Overlook ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverFort Ripley Landing to Fletcher Creek Trailer AccessCentral Minnesota | EasyMississippi RiverHidden Falls to Harriet IslandTwin Cities | ModerateMississippi RiverHighway 6 to TrommaldBrainerd Lakes Area | EasyMississippi RiverIron Bridge to County Road 12 DamMississippi Headwaters | HardMississippi RiverKimball to Aitkin County CampgroundMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverKiwanis Park to Crow Wing State ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | EasyMississippi RiverKnutson Dam Recreation Area to West Winnie CampgroundMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverLake Itasca to Coffee Pot LandingHeadwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverLeech Lake River / #2 Access to Schoolcraft State ParkNorthern Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverLittle Falls Dam to Pike Creek LandingCentral Minnesota | ModerateMississippi RiverLum Park to Kiwanis ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | ModerateMississippi RiverMontissippi County Park to Norin LandingCentral Minnesota | EasyMississippi RiverNorin Landing to Babcock Public Water AccessNorthwest Metro | ModerateMississippi RiverOverlook Park to Belle Prairie County ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | ModerateMississippi RiverPalisade to Waldeck LandingMississippi Headwaters | 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 RiverSandy Lake Recreation Area to Wold's Ferry CrossingMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to #10 AccessMississippi Headwaters | EasyMississippi RiverSchoolcraft State Park to Sylvan Municipal ParkMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverSnuffie's Landing to Montissippi County ParkCentral Minnesota | EasyMississippi RiverSteamboat Landing to Blackberry BridgeGrand Rapids Area | EasyMississippi RiverTrommald to Lum ParkBrainerd Lakes Area | ModerateMississippi RiverWaldeck Landing to KimballMississippi Headwaters | ModerateMississippi RiverWold's Ferry Crossing to PalisadeMississippi Headwaters | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverBetty T. Mason River Access to Wildlife County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverBill Anderson Memorial County Park to Humphrey-Arends Memorial County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverForest City to KingstonCentral Minnesota | ModerateNorth Fork Crow RiverHighway 4 to ManannahCentral 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 | ModerateNorth Fork Zumbro RiverCovered Bridge Park to Walking Bridge ParkSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateOtter Tail RiverPhelps Mill County Park to West Lost LakeWest Central Minnesota | EasyOtter Tail RiverPhelps Mill County Park to West Red River LakeWest Central Minnesota | ModerateOtter Tail RiverTaplin Gorge / Friberg Dam to Highway 210West Central Minnesota | ModerateOtter Tail RiverWannigan Road to Riverside ParkWest Central Minnesota | EasyPine RiverCross Lake to Rock DamBrainerd Lakes Area | EasyPine RiverNorway Lake to Pine River #1Brainerd Lakes Area | EasyPine RiverPine River #1 to Cross LakeBrainerd Lakes Area | ModeratePine RiverRock Dam to Harvey DrakeBrainerd Lakes Area | ModeratePomme de Terre RiverKoosman Access to Larson LandingUpper Minnesota River Valley | 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 Highway 75 BypassNorthwest Minnesota | HardRed Lake RiverFisher Landing to Red River Recreation AreaNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverHighway 1 / Centennial Park to St. Hilaire City ParkNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverHighway 75 Bypass to Fisher LandingNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverHuot Park to Central Park CrookstonNorthwest Minnesota | HardRed Lake RiverSmiley Bridge to Centennial ParkNorthwest Minnesota | EasyRed Lake RiverSportsman's Park to Huot ParkNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed Lake RiverSt. Hilaire City Park to Sportsman's ParkNorthwest Minnesota | ModerateRed River of the NorthFargo North Dam to M.B. Johnson ParkRed River Valley | EasyRed River of the NorthGolden Grain to HilltopNorthwest Minnesota | EasyRed 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 LaFave ParkRed River Valley | EasyRedwood RiverVesta to WabassoSouthwest Minnesota | ModerateRedwood RiverWabasso to Redwood LakeSouthwest Minnesota | ModerateRice CreekPeltier Lake to Long LakeTwin Cities North Metro | EasyRoot RiverHouston to Mound PrairieSoutheast Minnesota Driftless | EasyRoot RiverLanesboro to PetersonSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRoot RiverMoen's Bridge to WhalanSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRoot RiverParsley Bridge to Moen's BridgeSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRoot RiverPeterson carry-in to Rushford carry-inSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateRoot RiverPreston to LanesboroSoutheast Minnesota | ModerateRoot RiverRushford to HoustonSoutheast Minnesota | EasyRum RiverCambridge West Park to Martin's LandingCentral Minnesota | EasyRum RiverGermanium to South County ParkTwin Cities North Metro | EasyRum RiverHighway 7 Access to Walbo AccessEast Central 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 | EasyRum RiverPrinceton City Park to Highway 7 AccessEast Central Minnesota | ModerateRum RiverRiverview Park to County Road 4Central Minnesota | EasyRum RiverWalbo Access to Cambridge West ParkEast Central Minnesota | EasyRum RiverWayside Landing to Milaca Dam SiteCentral Minnesota | ModerateSauk 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 RiverHorseshoe Lake Access to Lions ParkCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverKnights of Columbus Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverMill Pond to Oak Township County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateSauk RiverMiller Landing to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverMiller Landing to Knights of Columbus ParkSt. Cloud Area | EasySauk RiverOak Township County Park to Spring Hill County ParkCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverPineview Park to Heims MillSt. Cloud Area | ModerateSauk RiverRichmond City Park to Horseshoe LakeCentral Minnesota | EasySauk 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 RiverSauk Centre Dam to Mill PondCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverSpring Hill County Park to Frogtown ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateSauk RiverSpring Hill County Park to St. MartinCentral Minnesota | EasySauk RiverSt. Martin Canoe Access to Eagle ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateSauk RiverSt. Martin Canoe Access to Frogtown ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateSauk RiverSt. Martin Canoe Access to Rockville County ParkCentral Minnesota | ModerateShell Rock RiverFrank Hall Park to St. Nicholas Landing / Albert Lea LakeSouthern 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 RiverOtter Lake West to Western / Masonic City ParkHutchinson Area | EasySouth Fork Crow RiverRick Johnson Park to Lake Rebecca Park ReserveTwin Cities West Metro | ModerateSouth Fork Zumbro90th Street NW to Lake ZumbroRochester Area | EasySt. Croix RiverHighway 70 Landing to Sunrise LandingLower St. Croix | ModerateSt. Croix RiverMinnesota Interstate State Park Landing to Osceola LandingLower St. Croix | EasySt. Croix RiverOsceola Landing to William O'Brien State Park LandingLower St. Croix | EasySt. Croix RiverSand Creek Landing to Highway 70 LandingEast Central Minnesota | ModerateSt. Croix RiverSunrise Landing to Wild River State Park LandingLower St. Croix | ModerateSt. Croix RiverWild River State Park Landing to Taylors Falls Lion's ParkLower St. Croix | ModerateSt. Croix RiverWilliam O'Brien State Park Landing to Boom Site LandingLower St. Croix | ModerateSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 29 to FloodwoodDuluth Area | ModerateSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 4 to County Road 95Northeast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverCounty Road 95 to ForbesNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverFloodwood to PauporesDuluth Area | HardSt. Louis RiverForbes to ZimNortheast Minnesota | HardSt. Louis RiverPaupores to BrookstonNortheastern Minnesota | ModerateSt. Louis RiverToivola to County Road 29Duluth Area | HardSt. Louis RiverZim to ToivolaDuluth Area | HardStraight RiverCounty Road 45 to Medford City ParkSouthern Minnesota | ModerateStraight RiverKrogh's Landing to FaribaultSouthern Minnesota | ModerateStraight RiverMedford City Park to Kroghs LandingSouthern Minnesota | ModerateVermilion RiverEightmile Creek to County Road 24Northeastern Minnesota | HardVermilion RiverShively Falls to Eightmile CreekNortheastern Minnesota | HardVermilion RiverTwomile Creek to Eightmile CreekNortheastern Minnesota | ModerateWatonwan RiverCounty Road 32 to Garden CitySouthern Minnesota | ModerateWatonwan RiverMadelia to County Road 32Southern Minnesota | EasyWhitewater 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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Minnesota paddling FAQ
How does Paddle Today choose Minnesota paddle routes?
Paddle Today lists Minnesota routes when the route has enough defensible gauge, threshold, source, and logistics support to make a live route score useful. The current Minnesota page includes 239 tracked routes across 37 rivers.
Are these Minnesota river conditions live?
The route links on this page are server-rendered and crawlable. Each route page then checks live gauge readings, weather, water-level context, and route score data before you make a same-day call.
Can I request another Minnesota route?
Yes. Use the request form to send the river, reach, access points, and any source links. Paddle Today prioritizes routes where a public gauge or defensible threshold support can back the live score.