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Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III(V) 18 miles
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. The scenic beauty of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Brule River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. This is one of
a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Brule River is close to the national average; during September this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. A journey to Paradise Beach close to Brule River is always a magnificent idea. At Brule
River during the days of summer highs are in the 70's, and the nighttime is quite colder of course, generally in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Brule River temperatures plunge to the 0's.
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