St. Croix/Namekagon Rivers Map

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The St. Croix River routes are complete. We are still working on adding notes and explanations to the map. The Namekagon is still under construction. More Details

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The following information was kindly provided by J. Archer Harris from his website Paddler's Campsite Database (PCD) for Quetico Park.

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Because either you have it selected in the settings or the normal method took too long to calculate, this route was calculated using the bidirectional method. This method calculates much more quickly than the normal method, but it may not choose the optimal route. Please check the route to make sure it makes sense. The times and distances are accurate for the route presented.

The RouteFinder is for entertainment purposes only and should not be relied on for trip planning or navigation.

The Route Finder Area calculation is similar to the Route Finder but in reverse. The Route Finder calculates the distance and time from one point to another. The Route Finder Area calculation finds the points you can reach within a certain time or distance. The calculation is performed using the first point on the route points list and the settings below.

Route Finder Area Settings

In addition to the regular Route Finder settings, these settings affect the route finder area calculation.

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Route "Movie" (experimental)

The route "movie" will show a little canoe going along your calculated route and popup photos along the way. This is still something we are experimenting with, but it was so much fun (and strangely addicting) that we thought we'd share what we have so far.

Since it is still in development, it does not work perfectly. We know some of the problems, but please let us know if something doesn't work right or if you have suggestions to make it better.

When this is final, it will probably be for the paid memberships. During the development stage, though, anybody can use it.

Instructions

Calculate a route
Turn the background and markers on or off that you want showing in the "movie" by using the map options in the upper left corner.
Do you want the green route line showing? Turn it on or off using these buttons:
If you don't have a mouse wheel that can be used to adjust the zoom, change the zoom level to what you want before beginning the movie (all toolbars will be hidden). You don't need to worry about centering since that will be done automatically.
Start the movie!
It will take a little while for the controls to show up. Once the photos are loaded, a control bar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the play button.
You can adjust the speed using the speed dial near the bottom of the screen. The default is 60x - for every second the movie runs, the canoe moves 60 seconds along the route.
When finished, press the X in the lower right corner. For now, if you want to rerun the movie with the photos, you'll have to exit out and start the movie again. We're working on making that process better.

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Please use this form to report any errors or inconsistencies in the RouteFinder. Please report any unexpected results, calculation errors, and anything that seems to be wrong. The last route you tried to calculate will be included automatically in the report. You can use the box to comment on the results/errors you found. If you want a reply and are not signed in, please include your email address.

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Because of the extensive resources and time necessary to perform this calculation, the limits for this tool are:

4 hours (8 hours for "Map Enthusiasts") or
12 miles (~19 km) (24 miles for "Map Enthusiasts")

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Because of the extensive resources and time necessary to perform this calculation, the limits for this tool are:

72 hours
216 miles (~348 km)

Help

We have some video tutorials on our YouTube channel. You can watch them below or on YouTube.

If your question is not answered in the tutorials or you have a suggestion for us, please feel free to contact us.

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A campsite is not shown on the map
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- To fix a campsite location, first enter Explore mode by clicking on the Explore button in the upper left. Then zoom in on the map until you see the campsite in question. Click on the campsite. When the campsite summary shows up below the map, click on the summary to view the details. On the detail screen, you will see a button that says Change Location. Click on this button to view a screen that will allow you to select the correct location and send an email to the administrator. We will correct the map as soon as we can. If we have further questions, we will contact you.
A campsite is not shown with the correct status (i.e. it is shown as open but it is actually closed)
- To fix a campsite location, first enter Explore mode by clicking on the Explore button in the upper left. Then zoom in on the map until you see the campsite in question. Click on the campsite. When the campsite summary shows up below the map, click on the summary to view the details. On the detail screen, you will see a button that says Report Open/Closed/Not a Campsite. Click on this button to view a screen that will allow you to send an email to the administrator. A default message will appear on the email screen; please modify it with your own explanation. We will correct the map as soon as we can. If we have further questions, we will contact you.
I contributed to the old PCD (Quetico only) and would like my ratings associated with my Paddle Planner username
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I have an issue with the website in general
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The route has both paddling and hiking points. Look at the route and see if it makes sense. If you want just a paddling or hiking route, use one of the buttons below or go to settings and change the Route Types to use only paddling or hiking routes.

Set to Paddle/Portage Only

Set to Hiking Only

This route only uses hiking trails, but it is set to double portaging (or more). Double portaging triples the distance traveled. If you are plotting a hiking trip, you probably want this set at single portaging so the distance is only counted once. To set it to single portaging, use the button below or go to settings and change the Portage Trips to single.

Set to Single Portaging

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To manage your saved routes, go to your Saved Routes page in your account.

The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers converge to form the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a treasured part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, under the stewardship of the National Park Service. Spanning over 200 miles across Minnesota and Wisconsin, this Riverway was established in 1968 to protect and preserve the rivers' outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values.

Our map of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers was crafted using the National Park Service's detailed maps. The Route Builder on our website provides estimated paddling times and distances for routes along the St. Croix River, based on calculated flow speeds. Users have the flexibility to adjust these flow speed settings to better match their experiences or preferences. If any discrepancies or suggestions for modifications in flow speeds or locations are noted, we encourage users to contact us for adjustments.

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