Minnesota whitewater - Brule River, Cook County Cook county, Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV+(V)     6 miles   The beautiful scenery of Cook County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Brule River in Minnesota is 6 miles long and is a class II-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because     these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61 section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Brule River frequently tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Brule River temperatures sink to the 0's. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Paradise Beach. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Brule River; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.   Brule River, Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV+(V) Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.88183 Longitude: -90.0731 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.81801 Longitude: -90.05139 Paddler input for Brule River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Brule River, Minnesota Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais 19 miles away This Grand Marais, Minnesota hotel is a 100% non-smoking hotel offering stylish lakefront rooms and the serene beauty of Lake Superior. The Best Western Superior Inn and Suites is a premier waterfron... East Bay Suites, Grand Marais 19 miles away Stunning lakeside suites in the heart of downtown Grand Marais on Lake Superior. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Brule River.   Whitewater Near Brule River: Flute Reed River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior) Kadunce River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61) Brule River, Cook County , 8 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid) Devil Track River, Cook County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) Devil Track River, Cook County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) Pigeon River, Cook County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road) Pigeon River, Cook County , 30 miles away, Class I-III+ - 7 miles long (Poplar Creek Road to Highway 61)   Ski Areas Near Brule River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 46 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 56 miles away, 641 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 63 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 63 miles away, 638 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 126 miles away, 500 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 138 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 142 miles away, 350 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 155 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Beaches Near Brule River: Paradise Beach, Cook County , 2 miles away   Hotels Near Brule River: Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais , 19 miles away East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 21 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 46 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Brule River: Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County, 11 miles away Go-fer Cabins Trailer Court, Grand Marais, 18 miles away   Trails Near Brule River: Great Cherry Portage, Cook County , 13 miles away Vaseux Portage, Cook County , 13 miles away Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Brule River: Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 22 miles away   Lakes Near Brule River