Kinnickinnic (St.Croix trib), S.Fk.

Hwy.35/65 to mouth (up to 2.1 miles)

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DifficultyII(III)
Length1.9 mi
Avg Gradient30 fpm
GaugeKinnickinnic River Near River Falls, Wi
Flow Rate as of 29 minutes
90 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedDecember 28, 2021

River Description

A footbridge crosses the lower part of this tributary just as it drops its final ledges toward confluence with the (main) Kinnickinnic in River Falls. We have no reports of whether this is actually runnable, nor for how far upstream. (On aerial/satellite photo, it appears there may be one bigger drop a bit upstream -- runnable? Not?)

Has anyone had eyes on this? Scouted it? Run it? From how far up? Is it a woodfest upstream? A portage-fest? Report!

Click the following link to enjoy drone footage of the mouth of this tributary and area around the dam just upstream of the confluence: Aerial drone footage of Kinnickinnic/S.Fk. confluence


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Swinging Bridge

Class: IIDistance: 1.99 mi
Rapid

As you approach and pass under the swinging bridge, you'll encounter a fine rapids formed by short ledges.

The confluence with the (main) Kinnickinnic River lies just downstream.

Main Stem Falls

Class: IIDistance: 2.08 mi
Rapid

At the confluence, the (main) Kinnickinnic River has a ledge/drop (just below a stair-stepped dam) which might be worth investigating.

Take Out

Distance: 2.1 mi
Take Out

River-left (of both the S.Fk. and the main Kinnickinnic) is Glen Park, which will provide parking and access to the river(s).


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