Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista boat launch
Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista
One of the boat ramps located along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail is located in the city of Mound, Minnesota. This boat ramp is known as the "Dakota Rail Regional Trail Boat Launch" and provides access to Lake Minnetonka. According to the City of Mound's website, the boat launch is approximately 30 feet wide and is capable of accommodating both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. The website also states that the boat launch is open from May to October and requires a valid boat launch permit to use.
Regarding the Baker-Carver Regional Trail, it appears that there are no boat ramps located directly on the trail. However, there are several boat ramps located in nearby cities such as Victoria and Chaska that provide access to the Minnesota River. These boat ramps are capable of accommodating a variety of watercraft, including motorized boats, canoes, and kayaks.
In summary, the boat ramp located along the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in Mound, Minnesota is approximately 30 feet wide and provides access to Lake Minnetonka. It is capable of accommodating both motorized and non-motorized watercraft and requires a valid boat launch permit to use. The Baker-Carver Regional Trail does not have any boat ramps directly on the trail, but there are several boat ramps located in nearby cities that provide access to the Minnesota River for a variety of watercraft.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crow River At Rockford | 1,090 cfs | → |
| Minnesota River Near Jordan | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Elm Creek Nr Champlin | 19 cfs | → |
| Shingle Creek At Queen Ave In Minneapolis | 9 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Anoka | 6,260 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River Near Anoka | 7,090 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Dakota Rail Regional Trail;Baker-Carver Regional Trail Minnetrista.