Rochester Community Education
Exploring the Canoe/Kayak Routes of SE Minnesota
Canoeing and kayaking is fast becoming a popular recreational
activity and is a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Most people
don't realize the fantastic paddling routes we have in
Southeastern Minnesota called the "Driftless Area." This session
will provide valuable first-hand information about the many
rivers and small streams including the Zumbro, Straight, Root,
Cannon, Whitewater, Mississippi backwaters, Deer, Bear, and
others. These rivers offer paddling opportunities for all levels
from the beginner to the most experienced paddler. Planning an
outing, helpful paddling techniques, and equipment/gear will
also be discussed. The book "Canoeing the Driftless: A Paddlers
Guide for Southeastern Minnesota", detailing over 50 routes
covering 600 miles of rivers and streams, will be available for
$15.
Information session will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2010
at Northrop Comm. Ed. Ctr in Rochester, MN.
Class name:
Exploring the Canoe/Kayak Routes of SE Minnesota, Class #
8345.231.Phone
1-507-328-4000
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Tyrol Ski and Sports
Click on
1923 2nd Street S.W. Rochester,
Mn. (507) 288-1683
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Area Canoe/Kayak
outfitters:
- Boulder Dam Canoe & Kayak
Rental, Oronoco, MN 55901. Zumbro River Middle Branch.
- Lanesboro Canoe Rental. 301
Fillmore Ave. N., Lanesboro, 507-467-2948.
Rents canoes for the Root River.
- Root River Outfitters. 109
S. Parkway, Lanesboro, 507-467-3400. Rents
canoes, kayaks and tubes for trips on the Root River.
- Old Barn Resort. Preston,
1-800-864-7004. Rents canoes, kayaks and tubes
for trips on the Root River.
- Eagle Cliff Canoe Rental.
Eagle Cliff Campground, Route 1, Box 344,
Lanesboro, 507-467-2598. Rents canoes, kayaks and tubes for
trips on the
Root River.
- Geneva’s, 316 Mill St.,
Peterson, 507-875-7733. Rents canoes and tubes
for trips on the Root River.
- Root River Bait and Tackle,
302 Industrial Drive, Rushford, MN. 507-864-
7004. Services the Root River.
- R & S Canoe Rental: 9
Southview Drive, Chatfield, MN. 507-867-4829.
Canoe rental and shuttle service for the Root River.
- Welch Mill Canoeing, Welch
Village Road, Welch, MN. 1-800-657-6760.
Services the Cannon River.
- Zumbro Valley Canoe Rental,
U.S. Highway 63 Sportsman’s Park, Zumbro
Falls, MN. 507-753-2568. Services the Zumbro River
between Green Bridge and downstream.
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Maps:
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The best
maps for SE MN river routes are contained in the "Canoeing the
Driftless" book containing accesses, campsites, shuttle routes
etc. The following lists road and topographic
maps that can be used with the route maps found in the book.
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Minnesota
online canoe and kayak route information and maps can be
found at www.dnr.state.mn.us/canoeing
| Topo Map: Minnesota Atlas &
Gazetteer (available at bookstores) |
| PC TOPO
Maps: The
following are two mapping software packages that have
USGS mapping base for street, terrain and satellite
views. You can print your detailed route maps and
interface with GPS devices. Cost $$, but if you have use
for topo maps for paddling, hiking etc., as I do, they
are well worth the money.
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| There are free mapping sites on the internet such as
Google Maps, that have street, terrain, and satellite
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Other Paddling Web Sites:
A great site for paddling information,
paddling forums and gear
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Minnesota DNR Information
Canoeing & Kayaking
State canoe routes
Trip information: Maps, camping, outfitters
River Level Reports
Covers only DNR paddling routes
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Checklist for planning a paddling trip:
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