Mississippi River: Vermillion River to Palisade

Location Northeastern Minnesota; Itasca and Aitkin Counties DNR Parks and Trails Northeastern Regional Office (218) 999-7923

• From Vermillion River to Palisade, this section of the river is a transition zone. From the marshy, undeveloped areas of Lake Itasca and Cass Lake, the river flows into a more developed area with dams and industry.Paddlers should watch for dams and know which side to portage on. This part of the river is among its first 420 miles which is denoted as the Mississippi Headwaters River Trail.
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• No major rapids - River rapids ratings.