Minnesota whitewater - Big Sucker River, St. Louis County St. Louis county, Cty 33 to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     5.6 miles   The Cty 33 to Lake Superior section of Big Sucker River in St. Louis County is 5.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This stretch has has enough     mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Sucker River than the Cty 33 to Lake Superior section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The annual rain here at Big Sucker River is about average; June is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. All through the warmest time of the year at Big Sucker River temperatures are mostly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are generally in the 10's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Big Sucker River.   Big Sucker River, Cty 33 to Lake Superior road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+(V) Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 104 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.96129 Longitude: -91.92067 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.91872 Longitude: -91.85143 Paddler input for Big Sucker River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sucker River, Minnesota Local climate location: DULUTH HARBOR STATION 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors 9 miles away Larsmont Cottages North Shore Minnesota Resort on Lake Superior Inspired by traditional Scandinavian fishing villages. These North Shore Minnesota cottages are tucked away in 40 acres of private wood... Americinn - Two Harbors, Mn, Two Harbors 13 miles away For the ultimate in sleep comfort, we now offer Sleep Number beds by Select Comfort in some of our guest rooms. Business and leisure travelers are accommodated with high speed internet connections, a ... Edgewater Resort and Waterpark, Duluth 14 miles away A Duluth Hotel for splash filled fun! The Edgewater Resort and Waterpark is a overlooking Lake Superior and features wonderful rooms for your family to enjoy including two room suites and kid friendly...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Sucker River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Sucker River, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Big Sucker River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sucker River.   Whitewater Near Big Sucker River: French River, St. Louis County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Cty 33 to Ryan Road) Knife River, Lake/St. Louis County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Cty 102 to Lake Superior) Lester River, St. Louis County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Lester River Road to Superior St.) Amity Creek, St Louis County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.4 miles long (Skyline Pkwy to Lester River) Amnicon River, Douglas County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.7 miles long (Anderson Hill Road to Cty U) Stewart River, Lake County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (CR2 to Highway 61) Silver Creek, Lake County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) Encampment River, Lake County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) Crow Creek, Lake County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior) Bois Brule River, Douglas County , 25 miles away, Class II - 8.3 miles long (Copper Range Campground to Highway 13)   Ski Areas Near Big Sucker River: Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 88 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 90 miles away, 300 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 260 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 400 vertical feet Afton Alps, Minnesota , 117 miles away, 350 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 126 miles away, 600 vertical feet Welch Village, Minnesota , 127 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Sucker River: Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors , 9 miles away Americinn - Two Harbors, Mn, Two Harbors , 13 miles away Edgewater Resort and Waterpark, Duluth , 14 miles away Superior Super 8 Motel, Superior , 15 miles away Barkers Island Inn and Conference Center, Superior , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sucker River: Duluth Tent and Trailer Camp, Duluth, 6 miles away Depot Campground, Knife River, 7 miles away The willows RV Park, Two Harbors, 14 miles away