Minnesota whitewater, Brule River Cook county, Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III(V)     18 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Cook County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near Brule River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.     Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section is one of them. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section of Brule River in Minnesota is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III(V) section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the       general area: Judge C.R. Magney State Park is both pleasant and wonderful, and it's in close proximity to Brule River; you can hit the beach if you want, Paradise Beach is practically right here. Don't leave Brule River   without first going for a hike along the Lesser Cherry Portage. Good hiking is available along the Great Cherry Portage. During the months of summer at Brule River temperatures are typically in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Brule River. Brule River, Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Brule River.   Whitewater Near Brule River: Kadunce River, CookCounty, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61) Brule River, CookCounty, 6 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61) Brule River, CookCounty, 7 miles away       Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid) Devil Track River, CookCounty, 10 miles away       Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) Devil Track River, CookCounty, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) Flute Reed River, CookCounty, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior) Pigeon River, CookCounty, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road) Cascade River, CookCounty, 25 miles away       Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) Cascade River, CookCounty, 26 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) Cascade River, CookCounty, 26 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade)   Ski Areas Near Brule River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 39 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 60 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 61 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 66 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 66 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs   Marinas Near Brule River: Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais , 14 miles away   Beaches Near Brule River: Paradise Beach, Cook , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Brule River: BEST WESTERN PLUS Superior Inn & Suites, Grand Marais , 13 miles away East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 13 miles away Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen , 37 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 39 miles away The Lutsen Mountain Inn, Lutsen , 39 miles away   Campgrounds Near Brule River: Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County, 4 miles away Go-fer Cabins Trailer Court, Grand Marais, 12 miles away Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais, 13 miles away   Trails Near Brule River: Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook , 10 miles away Great Cherry Portage, Cook , 10 miles away Vaseux Portage, Cook , 10 miles away Long Portage, Cook , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Brule River: Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 28 miles away Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 68 miles away Judge C.R. Magney State Park, Minnesota , 6 miles away Cascade River State Park, Minnesota , 26 miles away Grand Portage State Park, Minnesota , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Brule River: Gunflint Hills Golf Course, Grand Marais , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Brule River Trout Lake, Cook , 1 miles away