Minneapolis Public Schools

This trip meets at Hidden Falls Regional Park before shuttling up to our launch point at Bohemian Flats Park.  Once there, our experienced guides will give a short safety and paddling demo before setting off with you on a 6.5-mile journey through the beautiful Mississippi River Gorge.

The Gorge: a canyon-like stretch of river with 150-foot-high sandstone cliffs, carved out over 11,000 years by the same waterfall that landed Minneapolis on the map! Before the end, you will descend through Lock and Dam Number 1, the largest active lock on the whole river. A quick-flowing mile later, we’ll get off the river at Hidden Falls Regional Park. **What to bring:**
- Dress for water! Wear lightweight clothing that you wouldn’t mind getting wet - hot tip, have a dry layer in your car to change into after just in case.
- Hats and sunglasses for the glare off the water
- Sunscreen/Water bottle - guides should have extra, but we encourage use of a reusable water bottle to lessen reliance on single-use plastics.
- Snacks for your guide - just kidding, but never a bad idea for yourself. Roughly a 3.5 hour trip

1:00 PM Shuttle from Hidden Falls,Park to Bohemian Flats Park

Board Kayaks and Depart from Bohemian Flats Park

4:30 PM-Approximate Return Time to Hidden Falls Regional Park

Space is limited.

If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a tickets become available.