Minnesota whitewater - Snake River, Aitkin/Kanabec County

Aitkin/Kanabec county, Silver Star Road to Township Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Minnesota and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Snake River in Minnesota is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Snake River.
    The Silver Star Road to Township Road stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. This stretch is mid length, it's good
length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Snake River gets a normal amount of rainfall; most of the rain falls during July; the driest month is February. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Snake River. Summer night lows dip down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Snake River.
 

Snake River, Silver Star Road to Township Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.19463
Longitude: -93.25064

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.02327
Longitude: -93.23119

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Current weather conditions at Snake River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: ISLE 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Mora, Mn, Mora
13 miles away
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Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley
22 miles away
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Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley
22 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Snake River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Snake River.
 Whitewater Near Snake River:
Snake River, Aitkin/Kanabec County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 28 miles long (Township Road to Mora)
Kettle River, Pine County , 27 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Banning State Park to Sandstone)
Snake River, Pine County , 30 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River.)
 Ski Areas Near Snake River:
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 52 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 56 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 61 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 66 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 68 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 82 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 82 miles away, 290 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 96 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Kato, Minnesota , 109 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Snake River:
Americinn - Mora, Mn, Mora , 13 miles away
Travelodge Hinckley, Hinckley , 22 miles away
Hinckley-Days Inn, Hinckley , 22 miles away
Country Inn And Suites Cambridge, Cambridge , 26 miles away
Milaca Super 8 Motel, Milaca , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Snake River:
South Isle Family Campground, Isle, 13 miles away
Camperville, Mora, 13 miles away
Simpson's wilderness Family, Mora, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Snake River:
Giese Truck Trail, Aitkin County , 10 miles away
Herubin Truck Trail, Aitkin County , 12 miles away
East White Pine Truck Trail, Aitkin County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Snake River:
Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 54 miles away
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 56 miles away

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