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Hey PJ... what people?

Jackfish wrote on May 11^th, 2009 at 12:53am:


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I've paddled the Little Fork river in '99 and '01. Great trips! Big Fish too. Campsites can be challenging to find. I've always planned on trying the Big Fork some day.
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Has anyone paddled the Big Fork River near Big Falls, MN (south of International Falls)?  I was headed up Highway 6 a couple weeks ago and thought it looked very inviting.

I stopped in Big Falls to admire the falls/Class 5+ rapids.  What a beautiful site.  However, the rest of the river looks quite tame, but it appears that solitude abounds.

Belle Plain-HWY 25 bridge to Chaska HWY 41 bridge-8 hr drift.....did it with dad years ago. Last fall there were a 14 # and a 11 # eye caught out of the Minnesota in south central MN. The crow is note worthy also-paddle both folks, the MN, and the MISS.-fish em all........super fun you never know what your going to pull in. I also have come accross cat tracks up on the north folk of the Crow......DONT forget the RIVERS! lots of fun.

My son and I went down the Rum River yesterday!!! It was his first solo trip in his own boat. There are 2 snags west of Cambridge. The rapids that I spoke of above were not a big deal we didn't run it. I will next time.

The Rum Starting west of Cambridge about 8 miles off cty rd 1. Its a 6+hr trip to Cambridge. 9 + to Isanti. When you hear roaring water,3 hrs into the trip,  stay to the left.   don't do it. Its class 99 in the spring.

wally wrote on Dec 7^th, 2008 at 6:24am:



I'm assuming a reference to the Little Missouri out in western N.D.?

One word: Awesome!

Some friends and I planned a trip down that river a few years ago, but when 5 people backed out two days before we were set to launch, we had to change plans and do some hiking instead. At the time, we needed everyone to pool the money for canoe rentals, extra vehicle / shuttle, etc., so when they dropped out the plan got scrapped.

Just one more reason on the long list of "why go solo?"

We never did make it back for another try, but since then, I've spent lots of time in the Badlands for its hiking and mountain biking. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, and makes living in N.D. worth it 

The park ranger at the North Unit of TRNP told us that nobody has canoed that river in quite some time. It's very flashy, and the levels can vary from hour to hour. On average, it's only a few feet deep along its entire length.

The folks we talked to said be prepared to do some dragging over sand bars if the levels drop, and to watch out for cables strung across the river, acting as cattle fences. I guess people aren't supposed to be doing that, draping cables and wires across the river, but many ranchers do it anyways. If they catch you off guard, or are hidden just below the water line, they could ruin your mood in a hurry.

It's something like 110 river miles from the South Unit of TRNP to the North Unit, so if you head north with the current in the spring, when the water is higher, you should be able to do it in 3-4 days.

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It's making my mouth water...

Speaking of the Little Missori,
has anyone out there paddled any part of that river?
I have been looking at maps for years, thinking that that would be a neat
river to paddle down. We traveled around it about 10 years ago and I kind of got a bug for it then. Very interesting and beautiful area.
GeneM