Minnesota whitewater - Big Fork, Itasca/Koochiching County
Itasca/Koochiching
county,
CR229 to Little American Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II(IV) 14 miles
This stretch of Big Fork is 14 miles long and is a class II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Minnesota and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
The average Minnesota whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't
find a large number of other places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Big Fork is close to the national average; June is the month that gets the most rain while February is mostly the driest month. Summer at Big Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 10's while Big Fork night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the-20's. Muldoon Rapids is an inspiring site to go to while you're here, and going for a hike on the Cutfoot Sioux Trail is always a great adventure.
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