Event offers opportunity to paddle upper St. Croix River and hike North Country Trail

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of both the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act and the National Trails Act with a 5-mile round-trip down the river and back up the hiking trail.

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Via the North Country Trail in Wisconsin – Brule-St. Croix Chapter:

Upper St. Croix River (Photo courtesy NCT in WI)

Saturday, September 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gordon Dam County Park
7201 E County Road Y, Gordon, WI 54838
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Celebrate North Country Trail Day, National Public Lands Day, and the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, all in one event!

We’ll paddle from Gordon Dam County Park to the Scott Rapids Campsite, then hike back to the start on the NCT for a potluck picnic. Distance, 2.5 miles paddling and 2.5 miles hiking.

Canoes, paddles, and life jackets furnished. Bring a dish to share if you’re staying for the potluck. The hike will be led by Peter Nordgren. Contact: bsc@northcountrytrail.org or 715-292-3484.

Co-sponsored by St. Croix River Association and Friends of the St. Croix Headwaters.

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