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Waterfall MN Class III

Left Channel sticky ledge drop

Midway - Canosia Road (Esko) to CR210 (Thomson Reservoir) (5.15 miles) (MN)

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Gauge Conditions
St. Louis River at Scanlon, MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Left Channel sticky ledge drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Left Channel sticky ledge drop features a technical entry with a vertical descent that creates a powerful, recirculating hole at the bottom. Paddlers must execute a precise line, angling slightly right to avoid the sticky hydraulic and potential pinning points on the surrounding rock formations. Careful route selection and clean boat control are critical to safely navigating this Class III drop without getting trapped in the ledge's aggressive backwash.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
3.9 mi
Directions
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Canosia Road (Esko) to CR210 (Thomson Reservoir) (5.15 miles)
Midway
I-II 4.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater