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Portage MN Class VI

Pigeon Falls (AKA High Falls)

Pigeon - B) Old Hwy.61/MN89 to Hwy.61 (8 miles) (MN)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Pigeon River at Middle Falls near Grand Portage MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Uncertain of best flows for this reach. This range (1000-1500) is mostly to indicate LIKELY boatable flows on OTHER North Shore runs.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

This is listed as the highest falls in Minnesota, with a height (varyingly stated) from 120-150'. Satellite view appears to show a large falls, followed (perhaps) by a short sequence of smaller falls or rapids.

Further info and pictures may be found at Go Waterfalling.

Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class VI
Mile Marker
7.5 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
B) Old Hwy.61/MN89 to Hwy.61 (8 miles)
Pigeon
II-III+(V) 8.3 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater