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Knife, MN

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Cty 102 to Lake Superior (5.5 miles)

Class II-III(IV)
5.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 45 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm

Gauge Information

low
14
7/19 23:00

Min Sug. Level:  200 cfs

River Description

Generally a pleasant easier run in this mecca of creek runs. Caution should be excercised at a ledge sequence encountered about a mile and a half into the run and the ledge visible from the wayside just downstream of Hwy 61. Can be used as a warm-up or wind-down in conjunction with adjacent creeks.
StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2003-06-13 10:09:09

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Gauge Description:

USGS gauge at Hwy.61 (after confluence with Little Knife).

KNIFE RIVER NR TWO HARBORS [ MN ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
2.62 14 7/19 23:00

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
MN Big Sucker Creek— Cty 33 to Lake Superior (5.6 miles) III-IV+(V) 14 cfs*   low 7/19 23:00
MN Knife— Cty 102 to Lake Superior (5.5 miles) II-III(IV) 14 cfs   low 7/19 23:00

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:1815
USGS Station:04015330
HUC:04010102
Latitude:46.9469
Longitude:-91.7953
Class:-1

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User Comments

2008-06-18 02:48:40 (32 days ago)
Watch out for a 10+ foot water fall above the Hwy 61 bridge. The falls is located at the fish sanctuary. Watch for cables over the river and "Fish Sanctuary" signs. Portage Trail on the left. Just below HWY 61 is nasty...but easily scouted from HWY 61. The rest of the river is a fun paddle. Edit
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