This river is part of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and is one of the original eight rivers to be protected under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 and has consequently been preserved in a wonderfully wild state. This section runs near lots of roads and passes some cabins along the banks. The wooded shoreline is often interrupted by beautiful stone formations and a number of riverside campsites. The water is mostly flat broken up by only a few gentle riffles.