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Pine River, Staircase Public Water Access Site

Staircase Landing is a carry-in access point located at river mile 18. 5 on the Pine River in Crow Wing County, providing paddlers access to the lower Pine River below the Cross Lake Dam.

This location serves as a convenient put-in or take-out for canoe and kayak trips through the scenic Crow Wing State Forest, with Class I rapids (Gould Rapids) located nearby at river mile 18. 4-17. 6.


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