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Minnesota | Mora Area
Snake River
County Road 3 to Canoe Park (Mora)
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Today's conditions
Gauge
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at County Road 3 and take out at Canoe Park in Mora. This is a full Mora-area Snake day, so both level and weather matter more than on a short park-to-park float.
Put-in
County Road 3 Public Water Access Open mapThis segment is more local-knowledge driven than the lower state-water-trail park-to-park Snake routes, so access and wood conditions should be confirmed before you commit.
Take-out
Canoe Park / Mora Public Water Access Open mapDo not assume storm cleanup has happened after recent high water. This river can pick up new wood quickly.
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Access caveats
- This segment is more local-knowledge driven than the lower state-water-trail park-to-park Snake routes, so access and wood conditions should be confirmed before you commit.
- Do not assume storm cleanup has happened after recent high water. This river can pick up new wood quickly.
Watch for
- Low-water dragging when the Pine City gauge falls toward 2.3 ft.
- Fresh strainers and obstructions after storms.
- Fatigue and weather exposure over a 15-mile day if the pace slows.
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Data behind the score Gauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Snake River near Pine City, MN |
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| Target band | 3.30 ft to 5.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.30 ft |
| High threshold | 6.30 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Snake River near Pine City |
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Notes What to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- DNR bands 2.3 / 3.3 / 5.0 / 6.3 ft
MN DNR interprets this gauge as Scrapable below 2.3 ft, Low from 2.3 to 3.3, Medium from 3.3 to 5.0, High from 5.0 to 6.3, and Very High above 6.3.
- Trip length 15 miles
The Mora Snake River Canoe Race uses this County Road 3 to Canoe Park corridor as a full-day route.
- Access confidence Local mapped landings
County Road 3 and Canoe Park are clean named landings in the carried-over route data and race materials, but not the same official DNR park-to-park pair used on the lower Snake route.
- Primary caution Storm debris
After storms or high water, expect new strainers and obstructions that the gauge alone cannot fully price in.
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Quick answers
Snake River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Snake River?
Paddle Today watches Snake River near Pine City, MN and treats 3.30 ft to 5.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Snake River route start and end?
This route starts at County Road 3 Public Water Access and ends at Canoe Park / Mora Public Water Access, about 15 mi on the water.
Is this Snake River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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