Minnesota · Canoeing

Pine River

0.6 mi
distance
1,548 ft
high point
May, Jul–Sep
best months

Pine River is a 0.6-mile paddling stretch in Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 145 cfs and a gradient of about 43.6 feet per mile.

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  • Nearby · Cross River · Gunflint Lake Public Water Access Site · Granite River
  • Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Pine River

    Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      15° / -6°

      8 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      20° / -5°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      33° / 8°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      47° / 24°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      61° / 38°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 54°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 52°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      49° / 33°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      34° / 21°

      10 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      21° / 4°

      9 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gunflint Lake 10 Nw, MN, 6.4 mi away at 1,455 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service

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PADDLE

Cross River

~4 min drive

Cross River is a 3.6-mile paddling stretch near Grand Marais, Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 40 cfs and a gradient of about 33.0 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

SEE

Gunflint Lake Public Water Access Site

~4 min drive

Gunflint Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Granite River

~6 min drive

Granite River is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 200 cfs.

SEE

Loon Lake Public Water Access Site

~6 min drive

Loon Lake Public Water Access Site is a boat launch in Minnesota.

PADDLE

Maligne River

~16 min drive

A 1.6-mile paddling route in Ontario, Canada.

SEE

Cross River Carry Down

~6 min drive

PADDLE

Brule River

~36 min drive

Brule River is a 6.2-mile paddling stretch near Grand Marais, Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 198 cfs and a gradient of about 39.0 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

SEE

Round Lake Carry Down

~7 min drive

PADDLE

Crescent to Rice Lake Canoe Route

~37 min drive

Crescent to Rice Lake Canoe Route is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. Land along it is managed by the state natural resources department.

SEE

Blankenburg Landing Boat Access

~9 min drive