DNR Parks and Trails
Northeastern Regional Office
(218) 999-7923
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The St. Louis River watershed is large, covering 3,650 square miles. Because the river has minimal shallow rapids that there is nearly always enough water for canoeing and kayaking.
Tell me more about this river's landscape, wildlife, and history.
The rapids in the upper part of the river are Class I or less. River rapids ratings.