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Welch Mill is a tubing, canoeing, and kayaking facility located on the Cannon River, that has been open since the summer of 1972. It is a family run business. Ross Nelson is the executive owner and operator. Welch Mill tubing offers a long or short tubing trip. The short trip lasts one hour depending on the current, and the long trip varies between three or four hours long. A valid drivers license is required to rent tubes. Life jackets are available upon request, free of charge. It is recommended to wear a pair of tennis shoes or sandals on your trip. Anyone ten years of age or under are required to wear a life jacket according to law. They offer five and twelve mile canoe and kayak trips for boaters of any experience level. Shuttle service, life jackets, and paddles are included with all rentals. Reservations are encouraged, especially for weekends and holidays.

Tubing Rates

 * Weekday-$10.00 per tube
 * Weekend-$12.00 per tube
 * Any tubes not returned require a $25.00 replacement fee.

Canoeing and Kayaking Rates, 5 mile trip

 * Solo kayak-$25.00
 * Canoe-$30.00
 * Tandem kayak-$30.00

Canoeing and Kayaking Rates, 12 mile trip

 * Canoe-$40.00
 * Solo Kayak-$30.00
 * Tandem kayak-$40.00

Payment Method
Only cash and in-state checks are accepted. Welch Mill does not accept debit, credit, or check cards as a payment.

Spring Hours
Spring they will be opened on weekends in May. Call in advance for both weekday and weekend reservations.

Summer Hours
Open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekdays-10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Weekends-8:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Directions
Welch Mill Canoeing and Tubing is located at 26389 Cty 7 Blvd, Welch, MN 55089

From Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs I 94 East to Hwy 52 South take Red Wing Exit in Hampton Turn Left onto MN 50 East, turns into Hwy 61 South Turn Right onto Welch Village Road (3 miles into town)

From Eastside of St. Paul and Eastern Suburbs Hwy 61 South through Hastings continue on 61 South Turn Right onto Welch Village Road (3 miles into town)

From Bloomington Area and Western Suburbs I 494 East to Hwy 52 South take Red Wing Exit in Hampton Turn Left onto MN 50 East, turns into Hwy 61 South Turn Right onto Welch Village Road (3 miles into Town)

From Burnsville Area and Southern Suburbs I 35 South to Ex. #85 at Lakeville Turn Left onto Dakota Co. 50 through Farmington This becomes MN 50 to Hwy 61 South (You Must Follow the Road Signs) Turn Right onto Welch Village Road (3 miles into town) OR Take Dakota Co. 42 East through Rosemount to Hwy 52 South Take 52 South to Red Wing Exit in Hampton Turn Left onto MN 50 East, turns into Hwy 61 South Turn Right onto Welch Village Road (3 miles into town)

From Southeast Minnesota Hwy 63 North to Rochester Hwy 52 North to Welch Village Road (Co. 7 Blvd.) Proceed 19 Miles to Welch (Follow Co. 7 Signs)