Midway River

Esko Minnesota Whitewater Kayaking Routes

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Midway River - Esko Minnesota Whitewater Kayaking Routes

The Midway is a short, rocky run with several challenging rapids. The river runs through some riffles from the beginning, but the first class II drop occurs not far below Interstate 35. At one point, the river splits around a rocky island, the right half going over a narrow, rocky, uninviting drop. Take the left channel, which drops more gradually. The surprise is a 5-foot-high falls right before the reservoir. The river runs through a boulder-bed pitch before narrowing to about 6 feet and plunging over a nearly vertical ledge. Watch out for a big hole in high water.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Whitewater Paddling
Nearby City:	Esko
Length:	4 total miles
Elevation Loss:	Minimal
Gradient:	Unspecified
Skill Level:	Class II - Intermediate
Duration:	2 hours
Other Uses:	Canoes & Kayaks
Local Contacts:	Department of Natural Resources Information Center, 612-296-6157 or 800-766-6000 (toll free in Minnesota)
Local Maps:	PRIM Duluth
Topo Map:	Midway River Topographic Map
Guide Book:	Paddling Minnesota Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
Trail Directions:	View Guide

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