Sevenmile Park: Trail 8 to US169 (2.4-5.3 miles)

Quick Facts Location: Midway between Mankato and St.Peter Put-in: 44.28364 -94.07699 Take-out: 44.26226 -94.02905 Shuttle Length/DriveTIme: 5.2 miles/8 minutes. Video Link: (Clickable Link >>>) _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13K0noqX7tI_ Put-in elevation is approximately 942 Take-out elevation is approximately 758 Total drop is approximately 184' Gradient: Average: 37 FPM; Max Full Mile: 60 FPM IMPORTANT NOTE: Gradient values should always be used for general comparative purposes only! Differences (even up to 15-20% and more) mean very little in the grand scheme of whitewater! Similarly, class/rating can mean relatively little. Far more important than either gradient or class/rating should be other less-quantifiable 'character factors' such as: (1) continuous versus pool/drop, (2) wide-channel with multiple routes versus narrow channel with essentially one route, (3) straight-shot routes versus complex technical maneuvering-required routes, (4) gradual river banks versus rocky shores or steep-walled gorges, et cetera. Never rely solely on class/rating to decide if you should run a river/rapids! Character: Fairly continuous current and low-grade rapids; technical maneuvering skills mandatory due to everpresent deadfall and logjams. River banks: Heavily wooded Typical width: 15-30 ft. (any decent-sized branch/stick caught on a rock in the flow can block a substantial width of the creek) Drainage area at put-in: 14.3 square miles Drainage area at take-out: 36.3 square miles Drainage increase: 154% General Description Midway between St. Peter & Mankato, Sevenmile Creek runs through Sevenmile Park. Depending on flow (and boater's inclination) this can either be done as a carry-up from within the park, or as a longer run with vehicle shuttle. 'MnktoDave' opines it's ' _a fast & narrow, tight & twisty creek with class 1-2 rapids, & class 2-3 trees, depending on the level. A really fun run....when it's running.'_