Best paddling in Minnesota

7 paddle runs · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · in season

Explore the best paddling in Minnesota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Section 31, T66N, R17W To Crane Lake
#1 Section 31, T66N, R17W To Crane Lake Good
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River Run in Minnesota covers a distance of around 15 miles from Section 31, T66N, R17W to Crane Lake. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65N, R17W
#2 Wolf Bay Of Lake Vermilion To Section 26, T65N, R17W Good
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River Run from Wolf Bay of Lake Vermilion to Section 26, T65N, R17W in Minnesota is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Section 26, T65N, R17W To Section 31, T66N, R17W
#3 Section 26, T65N, R17W To Section 31, T66N, R17W Good
· 350 cfs · in range (300-1,000)· Falling -5% / 24h· Cold day · 42°F
The Whitewater River run in Minnesota spans from Section 26, T65N, R17W to Section 31, T66N, R17W. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 150 and 800…
Why 77: live conditions (good)
77Top-rated
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Upper Saint Louis
#4 Upper Saint Louis Good
· 1,110 cfs · in range (1,000-10,000)· Cold day · 40°F
The Upper St. Louis River run in Minnesota is a challenging Class III-IV river run that offers thrilling rapids and scenic views. The river obstacles include boulder gardens…
Why 71: live conditions (good)
71Top-rated
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The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River
#5 The Beaver Islands At St. Cloud To The Confluence Of The Clearwater River Fair
· 3,030 cfs · below min (3,500)
The Whitewater River Run in Minnesota is a popular destination for paddlers and kayakers looking for a challenging and scenic adventure. The run begins at The Beaver Islands in…
Why 62: live conditions (fair)
62Solid
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Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice
#6 Blanchard Dam To Ends One Mile Downstream From The Southern Village Boundary Of Rice Marginal
· 2,270 cfs · below min (3,500)
The Whitewater River Run at Blanchard Dam in Minnesota is a popular spot for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and 600 cubic feet per…
Why 46: live conditions (marginal)
46Rated
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The Confluence Of The Clearwater River To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka
#7 The Confluence Of The Clearwater River To The Northwestern Corporate Boundary Of Anoka Poor
· 149 cfs · below min (3,500)
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists in Minnesota. The ideal streamflow range is between 150-1000 cfs, with 300-500 cfs being the optimal…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling in Minnesota

Minnesota has 19 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling in Minnesota

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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