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Canoe, kayak or paddleboard: Your ultimate guide to paddling routes in the Twin Cities metro area, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro
Paddling the Twin Cities:You don’t have to go to the Boundary Waters to have fun paddling a canoe.
In Minnesota, we pride ourselves on being connected to water. But getting out there is easier said than done. Where do I put in my boat? How fast is too fast for moving water? How long will this take? Are there rentals? The information you need is all over the place, if you can find it at all.
We thought it could be easier, so some water-loving Minnesota Star Tribune staff members set out to create an urban paddling guide. We researched, paddled and mapped our favorite routes within the metro area.
We hope this guide helps you see the Twin Cities in new ways: take a lazy river ride toward the Minneapolis skyline; explore a little-seen part of St. Paul; practice portaging at Lebanon Hills in the southern suburbs.
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While you’re out there, don’t forget to
Bring a life jacket. State law requires one for each person on board your watercraft.
Think twice before paddling in winds over 10 mph.
Watch water levels on rivers and creeks.
Swim with care.
Be mindful of private property.
Please tag @startribune in your urban paddling photos, and submit any questions about urban paddling to us using this form. See you on the water.
Credits
Writing Jake Steinberg, Tom Nehil, Greta Kaul, C.J. Sinner, Susan Du, Walker Orenstein
Photography and Videography Aaron Lavinsky, Anthony Soufflé, Greta Kaul
Cartography Jake Steinberg
Editing Pam Louwagie, Tim Whitecotton, Genevieve Ross, Andy Putz, Mike Rice
Design and development Anna Boone, Tom Nehil
Promotion Sara Porter
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