Canoeing / Kayaking the Blue Earth River — South of Mankato, MN

• Estimated Cost: $30
• Max Trip Size: 5 people

Description:

Canoe/kayak a segment of the Blue Earth river just south of Mankato where it enters the MN river. This from the book “Paddling Southern Minnesota.” “The Blue Earth is a great combination of fun class 1 rapids, dramatic rock outcrops, high wooded bluffs, and a pair of tributary waterfalls.” So the trip is limited to 3 boats one of which is my kayak. So any other 2 boat combinations of a canoe/kayak. You provide boat. Meet at 8AM at Bloomington REI parking lot. Drive to put-in on Blue Earth river. 11.8 mile/3.5 hour paddle. Return by 4:30PM to REI. Call Tom at 651-230-1272