Minnesota State Water Trails

A group paddles the Whitewater River

Minnesota has 35 state water trails with over 4,500 miles of paddling opportunities. Check the Recommended Paddling Sections to narrow the search for an enjoyable paddling experience!

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Parent and child wearing life jackets in a kayak

Plan a trip

Recommended Paddling Sections »
State parks with paddling rentals »
Stand-up paddleboarding »
Learn all the tips with I Can Paddle! »
How-to-canoe videos »
 

A state park canoe awaits its next rental. Photo by Erika Hoffmann.

Be safe and know the rules

Licenses and fees »
Regulations »
Life jacket law »
Child life jacket law »
Paddling safety »

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