C) Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix R. (12 miles)
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 4,500.0 CFS
Likely too low for good whitewater experience on this reach. (May be paddled as flatwater trip, with sratchy shoals.)
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Run Map
Interactive run map
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Description
Beginner friendly for open canoe or kayak at most normal/usual flows. Mostly Class 1 alternating with quiet sections. None of the rapids are especially long. There is one long flat section about half way, but it can be a nice break, especially for beginners to rest before tackling the lower sections.
The gauge is at the put in, so it accurately reflects actual flow.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
11.4 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater