Shell Rock River Water Trail
Shell Rock River Water Trail
Location
Shell Rock River Water Trail
Amenities
This state water trail runs 20 miles through Freeborn County from Fountain Lake to the Iowa border. Paddlers may access the trail at various points. Visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website for more information: www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/shellrockriver/index.html.
The State of Minnesota designated the Shell Rock River in Freeborn County as a state water trail in 2015.
Visit the Minnesota DNR webpage: www.dnr.state.mn.us/watertrails/safety_rules.html.
Parking in Albert Lea available at Brookside Park, 623 Richway Drive, and Frank Hall Park, 505 Frank Ave.
Canoes and kayak rentals available at Frank Hall Park, 505 Frank Ave., via an app-based kiosk called www.ipaddleport.com.