Flatwater
& Canoe Trips in
Minnesota
#1.
Cannon River: Cannon
Falls to Mississippi River
The Cannon races through
a series of easy rapids
and passes tall, rocky bluffs
on its way to the Mississippi
River. Watch for downed
trees on the outside of
river bends, especially
in very high water...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Minnesota"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Cannon Falls, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 28 miles
#2. Rice Creek
Rice Creek is a fun run
with swift water and easy
rapids in the heart of the
Twin Cities. The bends and
tight channel get tricky
in high water. Downed trees
on sharp bends can upset
your canoe....
From the guidebook "Paddling
Minnesota"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Minneapolis, MN - Whitewater
Paddling - 6.6 miles
#3. Clearwater Lake
Loop
This region is probably
the most scenic of the entire
BWCAW. Deep blue-water lakes
stretch for miles between
spectacular bluffs. All
the customary game fish
can be caught, and one lake
even has muskel...
From the guidebook "Paddling
the Boundary Waters and
Voyageurs National Park"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Grand Marais, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 34 miles
#4. Minnehaha Creek
Quick and winding for much
of its length, Minnehaha's
often natural character
belies its urban setting.
Watch for downed trees,
low culverts, and dams at
Browndale Avenue, Lake Nokomis,
and Lake Hiaw...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Minnesota"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Minneapolis, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 22 miles
#5. Voyageurs National
Park
With all their islands and
campsites, the large, interconnected
lakes of Voyageurs National
Park provide fascinating
exploration for boaters,
especially sea kayakers.
Unlike wide-open Lake Superior,
t...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Minnesota"
Running
the Rivers of North America
International Falls, MN
- Flatwater Paddling &
Canoeing
#6. Brule Lake
This trip heads north from
gigantic Brule Lake through
two chains of lakes and
one river, before returning
to the put-in point. A variety
of lakes and one river are
encountered. Tall, scenic
bluffs bo...
From the guidebook "Paddling
the Boundary Waters and
Voyageurs National Park"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Grand Marais, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 32 miles
#7. Mabentic Lake
to Saganata Lake
This trip follows the Voyageurs
route along the international
border from Magnetic Lake
north to Saganaga Lake.
It offers peaceful lakes,
placid stretches of rivers,
roaring waterfalls, and
white-wate...
From the guidebook "Paddling
the Boundary Waters and
Voyageurs National Park"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Grand Marais, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
- 26 miles
#8. Minneapolis
Chain of Lakes
Four of the lakes in south
Minneapolis provide a chain
perfectly suited to canoeing.
Launch at the access at
the northeast shore of Lake
Calhoun. Paddle around a
bit on Calhoun, dodging
the sailboat...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Minnesota"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Minneapolis, MN - Flatwater
Paddling & Canoeing
#9. Angleworm Lake
to Basswood Lake Loop
Two of the longest portages
in the BWCAW are negotiated
on this trip. Several beautiful,
small lakes are utilized,
and the largest lake in
the BWCAW is visited. Two
rivers form part of the
journey. Pi...
From the guidebook "Paddling
the Boundary Waters and
Voyageurs National Park"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Ely, MN - Flatwater Paddling
& Canoeing - 33 miles
#10. Kawishiwi Lake
Loop
This trip offers a very
unique opportunity to cross
twenty-five lakes and four
rivers in a week of paddling.
Wild, remote territory is
breached, fishing opportunities
are endless. You’ll
cross the Lak...
From the guidebook "Paddling
the Boundary Waters and
Voyageurs National Park"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Ely, MN - Flatwater Paddling
& Canoeing - 48 miles
