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Rapid MN

Old Hwy.61 / St.Croix Scenic Byway

Grindstone - Hinckley Dam to Kettle River/Hwy.48 (8.4 miles) (MN)

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Gauge Conditions
Kettle River below Sandstone, MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Old Hwy.61 / St.Croix Scenic Byway
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This section of the Grindstone River near the St. Croix Scenic Byway serves primarily as a waypoint with limited whitewater characteristics. Paddlers should be aware that the stretch from Hinckley Dam to Hwy.48 appears to be more of a transit route than a notable rapid, with minimal distinguishing features for technical navigation.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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View Full Run
Hinckley Dam to Kettle River/Hwy.48 (8.4 miles)
Grindstone
I-II 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater