Mississippi River: Cass Lake to Vermillion River

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

• At Lake Itasca the Mississippi River begins its 2,350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico. From Lake Itasca to Cass Lake, the river is surrounded by wilderness and does not have dangerous rapids, making it excellent for the beginning canoeist. 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.