St Croix River Nibi Walk was Sept 1-5, 2024. Beginning at the St. Croix Flowage (Gordon Dam) in Gordon, WI. The walk crossed over to the Minnesota side near the Old River Crossing near Sunrise, MN on canoes.
The St. Croix River is roughly 169 miles long, beginning near Gordon, Wisconsin. The walk will be 144 miles. When it joins with the Namekagon River it widens significantly. Before reaching its confluence with the Miississippi River it will merge with other rivers, including the Kettle, Willow, and Kinnickinnic Rivers, rivers along which previous Nibi Walks have occurred (in 2016, 2021,and 2022 respectively). Nibi Walkers prayed along the entire length of the Mississippi in 2014. Nibi Walks have many allies along the St. Croix and Namekagan Rivers. North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area has helped to support Nibi Walks on all three tributaries. The Wild Rivers Conservancy of the St. Croix & Namekagon is a watershed-wide non-profit advocating for conservation throughout the watershed. The Saint Croix River is a National Scenic Riverway – it was a beautiful walk!