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Minnesota whitewater - Brule River, Cook County
Cook
county,
Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III(V) 18 miles
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The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section of Brule River in Minnesota is 18 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III(V) section. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wonderful Minnesota scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to |
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come here to paddle. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting
| or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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.
Briefly about the general area:
From a rain point of view Brule River is a pretty common place; all through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and February on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year at Brule River arrives with high temperatures | |
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in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Brule River sink into the 0's.
Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Paradise Beach.
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Brule River, Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-III(V)
Length:
18
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.9098
Longitude: -90.26509
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.88183
Longitude: -90.0731
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Paddler input for Brule River, Minnesota:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Merrill, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Brule River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Brule River. |
| | Whitewater Near Brule River:
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Kadunce River, Cook
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61) |
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Brule River, Cook
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61) |
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Devil Track River, Cook
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) |
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Devil Track River, Cook
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) |
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Flute Reed River, Cook
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior) |
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Cascade River, Cook
County
, 25 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) |
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Cascade River, Cook
County
, 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) |
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Cascade River, Cook
County
, 26 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) |
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Pigeon River, Cook
County
, 28 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Brule River:
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Lutsen, Minnesota
, 39 miles away, 1088 vertical feet |
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Porcupine Mountain, Michigan
, 61 miles away, 641 vertical feet |
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Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
, 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Blackjack, Michigan
, 66 miles away, 465 vertical feet |
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Indianhead, Michigan
, 66 miles away, 638 vertical feet |
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Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 71 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Ski Brule, Michigan
, 133 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 139 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Granite Peak, Wisconsin
, 142 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Giants Ridge, Minnesota
, 148 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Brule River:
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Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais
, 13 miles away |
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East Bay Suites, Grand Marais
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais
, 14 miles away |
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Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
, 39 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Brule River:
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Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook County
, 10 miles away |
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Great Cherry Portage, Cook County
, 10 miles away |
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Vaseux Portage, Cook County
, 10 miles away |
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Long Portage, Cook County
, 18 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Brule River:
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Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN
, 28 miles away |
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 68 miles away |
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13 miles away
