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Elm Flats Access

Elm Flats is a U. S. Forest Service canoe landing on the Pine River featuring ample parking (20 spaces), a hard concrete boardwalk launch, vault toilets, and picnic areas—a vehicle pass is required.

The parking area sits on a hill above the landing requiring a walk down to the water, and this location marks the start of the permitted portion of the river with a narrow channel suitable for paddling.


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