Wisconsin whitewater - St. Croix River, Polk County

Polk county, Taylors Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     0.2 miles
  The Taylors Falls section of St. Croix River in Polk County is 0.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. The wonderful Polk County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats
    anything. The Taylors Falls section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general
area:
A trip to Saint Croix National Scenic River is recommended. An average amount of precipitation falls at St. Croix River; the wettest month of the year is regularly June, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Saint Croix Dalles is a pleasant location to explore, and skiing at Wild Mountain is one of those things you just have to do. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to St. Croix River. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's; nighttime lows at St. Croix River through the wintertime mostly descend into the 0's.
 

St. Croix River, Taylors Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 0.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.40194
Longitude: -92.65001

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.40089
Longitude: -92.65007

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Current weather conditions at St. Croix River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: FOREST LAKE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Croix Valley, Wi, Saint Croix Falls
3 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, St. Croix Falls is the place to stay when visiting the scenic St. Croix River Valley. Whether business or pleasure brings you to the Valley, the Holiday Inn Exp...

Luck Country Inn, Luck
14 miles away

Americinn - New Richmond, Wi, New Richmond
16 miles away
If your looking for a quiet night sleep on a luxurious pillow top matress you have found the right place. Wireless high speed internet throughout the building and a guest computer in the lobby for our...



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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 St. Croix River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near St. Croix River.
 Whitewater Near St. Croix River:
Apple River, St.Croix County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Somerset)
Apple River, Polk County , 15 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Little Falls)
St. Croix River, Burnett County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence)
Kettle River, Pine County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (below Big Eddy to St. Croix River)
Snake River, Pine County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River.)
 Ski Areas Near St. Croix River:
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 1 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 3 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 41 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 55 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 108 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Kato, Minnesota , 114 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near St. Croix River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Croix Valley, Wi, Saint Croix Falls , 3 miles away
Luck Country Inn, Luck , 14 miles away
Americinn - New Richmond, Wi, New Richmond , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - New Richmond, New Richmond , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Stillwater, Mn, Stillwater , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near St. Croix River:
Wildwood Park Campgrounds, Taylors Falls, 2 miles away
Schillberg's Campgrounds, Osceola, 5 miles away
Whispering Bay Resort, Lindstrom, 11 miles away
 Trails Near St. Croix River:
Sunrise Ferry Hiking Trail, Polk County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near St. Croix River:
Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 1 miles away
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, St. Paul - MN , 36 miles away
 Golf Courses Near St. Croix River:
St Croix Valley Golf Course, Saint Croix Falls , 3 miles away
Krooked Kreek Golf Course, Osceola , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near St. Croix River

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