Upper Saint Louis
Minnesota – US
- Class
- II+ to IV
- Length
- 4.5 Mile(s)
- Typical season
- May to November
Current Flow
Visual or unknown
No gauge reading is available for this run — check it on site.
- Primary gauge
- VISUAL Gauge detail & alternatives
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 300 |
| Average | 2,000 |
| Maximum | 50,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
Put in located in Scanlon, north of off Hwy. 61 at the MN Power boat ramp.
Rapids are as follows: 1st hole (II), 2 hole (II-III-), Hidden Hole (III-), Electric Ledge (III-III+), Little Kahuna (III).
After Electric Ledge, flow splits around a large island. Little Kahuna lies in the river left channel, while river right is Boat Beater Falls. Boat Beater is runnable at certain levels, but looks like piton city at low flows..get out and take a look.
Follow signs on reservoir to the UMD Kayak and Canoe Outpost.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Ledge | III to V | —–— | A river wide ledge. The main line run is "center." The water horizon line extends beyond the actual flow on river right as it's hemmed in by the ledge as it rises above water line. The main line, at lower flows, is identifiable by a green tongue that e | Follow the green and yellow signs on the river right side. As you approach, the horizon line will not be as evident because the river makes a left turn with the drop just out of sight. The signs will be clear and you should paddle directly to them. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Public Boat Ramp | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Public boat ramp off of County Road 61 and Jefferson Ave in Scanlon, MN: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=46.705645,-92.422636&spn=0.007887,0.021501&t=h&z=16 |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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