Baptism, MN

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A) Finland to Eckbeck campground (5.2 miles) (Upper)

Class I-III(IV)
5.2 Miles
Avg Gradient 47 fpm
Max Gradient 82 fpm

Landslide Falls


Landslide Falls
Photo of Dave Bayer by Rob Smage @ 2.6'



River Description

Most of this run is fun "Land of Sky Blue Waters" (for those who remember the old Hamm's beer commercials) bobbling along. A few larger waves and holes will be encountered, some of which can become rather sticky and/or playful at moderate to high levels.

The largest drop is rather midway through the run, where the river drops over a large bedrock intrusion. The main channel has offset huge holes, midway down the large jumbled drop, which do not look very boater-friendly. A tight right-side sneak is possible, though it contains a couple of piton spots.

The remainder of the run is more like the earlier portion, with easy bobbling and occasional ledge/wave/holes.


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Landslide Falls


Landslide Falls  Baptism River (Upper) MN
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Landslide Walk


Landslide Walk  Baptism MN
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Gauge Description:

To find the USGS stage marker, walk down from wayside at Hwy.61 bridge and walk upstream (river right). Gauge is on a cement face, and may be easy to miss first time you look for it.
Most runs on this river are good around 2.6' on this gauge, give or take 0.3' or so.

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