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A pleasant trail along the Kettle River to its confluence with the St. Croix River.


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4.4

Miles

7.0

KM

100%

Runnable

884' 269 m

High

832' 254 m

Low

72' 22 m

Up

64' 20 m

Down

1%

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3%

Max Grade (2°)

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Features Fall Colors · Fishing · River/Creek · Swimming · Wildflowers · Wildlife

The park is open from 8AM to 10PM daily. Office hours are Sunday through Thursday: 8AM to 3:30PM, Friday and Saturday: 8AM to 9PM (Hours are subject to change due to staffing). A vehicle permit ($7/day, $35/year) is required to enter and park in the park. This trail is not accessible during the winter months.

Description

This trail is wide, well-signed, and easy to follow. It starts from the Kettle River Overlook on gravel Head of the Rapids Road. From there, it goes south along the east bank of the Kettle River (frozen in winter, raging in Spring, placid summer and Fall) to the Two Rivers watercraft campsite at the confluence of the Kettle and St. Croix Rivers. From there, it goes north along the St. Croix to Pine Ridge watercraft campsite, then heads inland to end at Gate 25 on Head of the Rapids Road. You can return to the trailhead at the overlook by either running west along the road or via the Kennedy Brook Trail.

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Going north along the St. Croix River.
Sep 17, 2024 near Pine City, MN
St. Croix River from the Pine Ridge Watercraft Campsite.
Sep 17, 2024 near Grantsburg, WI
Twin Rivers Watercraft Camp - Kettle River on the left, St. Croix River on the right.
Sep 17, 2024 near Pine City, MN
Going south along the Kettle River.
Sep 17, 2024 near Pine City, MN

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