North Branch Root River Access
North Branch Root River Access
North Branch Root River Access in Olmsted County provides carry-in landing opportunities for paddlers accessing the scenic North Branch of the Root River in the Driftless Area.
The area features multiple access points including Parsley Bridge (Highway 52) with a large parking area and easy gravel slope to the water, and Moen's Bridge (Highway 21) with muddy but functional access on the upstream side.
This section offers Class I rapids, stunning limestone bluffs, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities for canoeists and kayakers.
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