Southwestern Minnesota; Swift and Chippewa Counties
DNR Parks and Trails
Southern Regional Office
(320) 796-2161
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The Dakota called the Chippewa River Maya-waka-wapan, meaning "remarkable river with steep places." The banks are heavily wooded as it meanders through farmland. There are many bluffs, some 150 to 200 feet high, adding to the beauty of the river.
Learn more about this area (Ortonville to Granite Falls)
Considered to be family friendly, it is primarily a flat water river with some riffles and Class I rapids. Get river rapids ratings.
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