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Put-in MN

Put In

Yellow Medicine - Hanley Falls to Minnesota River (18.8 miles) · MN

American Whitewater 44.6973, -95.6134

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Gauge Conditions

Yellow Medicine River near Granite Falls, MN Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Too low for reasonable whitewater trip. (We lack first-hand awareness here. Please add a comment or report.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

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Description

Put In rapid marks the starting point for this remote Yellow Medicine River run, with minimal technical challenges but potential shallow water and potential strainers depending on seasonal flow conditions. Paddlers should assess water levels and potential debris carefully before launching, as the initial entry point can vary significantly with changing river conditions.

Location

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Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Hanley Falls to Minnesota River (18.8 miles)
Yellow Medicine
I-II 18.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater