I've paddled much of the St. Croix from Interstate (The Dalles) down to
William O"Brian State Park and it takes 6 to 9 hours depending on the wind.
The current isn't strong in the summer and even allows for upstream
travel...though the backwaters become isolated from the main river. An
excellent book to buy is "Paddling Northern Wisconsin" by Mike Svob. Since
the St. Croix IS the border...he covers both the Namekagon and both sides
(WI&MN) of the St Croix in minute detail...lots of other trip ideas.

"the dharma bum" wrote in message
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Hi,
Has anyone paddled the entire length of the Namekagon River in
northwest Wisconsin down to the St. Croix and points beyond?

I thought it would be a good multi-day trip next year. I've paddled
parts of the Namekagon and the St. Croix a few times (grew up in
Stillwater on the banks of the St. Croix), but I'm curious about how
long this might take, etc.

Cheers.