Overview
Lined with old-growth pine, great sandstone bluffs, and sand beaches, the St. Croix is a National Scenic Riverway. As you paddle down this beautiful river, keep an eye out for soaring eagles, great blue herons, white-tailed deer, and soft-shelled turtles. Camp on the river banks or islands in Eureka Outfitter tents as you work your way downriver. With its proximity to the Twin Cities, the St. Croix River canoe trip is a perfect weekend getaway for first-timers and seasoned paddlers!
Sample Itinerary
Expand All FieldsDay 1: Depart Interstate State Park and begin your paddle down the St. Croix.
Meet at Somerset Landing in the morning and travel together with your group to your St Croix River entry point at Interstate State Park - Minnesota. After a group orientation, unload gear, repack into Duluth packs, and get to know your surroundings as you embark down river amongst large basalt walls, carved into a canyon by ancient glacial meltwaters. Settle into your first campsite among towering white pines and spruce trees.
Day 2: Search for bald eagles and blue herons as you paddle to your campsite at Osceola Landing.
Rise to the aroma of coffee and breakfast before breaking camp and traveling downstream. Be on the lookout for bald eagles that grace the trees and sky. Great Blue Herons wade silently near the shoreline and Peregrine Falcons watch as we progress down the river. Take a break from paddling to stop for lunch and go for a swim. Arrive at your campsite near Osceola Landing. Set up camp, enjoy dinner and a fire under the stars, right on the banks of the river.
Day 3: Enjoy one more morning of paddling before saying farewell to your group mates.
Take a paddle to your take-out point at Somerset Landing. Look for wintergreen and wildflowers. Eat one last lunch together before packing for the trip home. The trip officially ends in the mid afternoon.
Dates & Fees
Wilderness Inquiry leads trips to the St. Croix River but currently has no dates scheduled for this itinerary. If you have a group of people interested, we can set up a customized adventure just for you! Please contact us or request a trip quote below if you are interested in a group trip to this destination.
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TERRAIN/ROUTE CHOICES: The river banks are generally low throughout this section of the river. Sand bars are frequent, and some rocks are scattered along the route. There are no portages. Routes will depend on the water levels at the time of the trip.
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