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 natural beauty of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Brule River beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. 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. There's camping available near Brule River.
    Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of
paddling rivers. The Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61 section of Brule River is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV+(V) section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
If you're looking for a beach in close proximity to Brule River, we recommend Paradise Beach. All through the summer months at Brule River highs are commonly in the 70's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Brule River.
The annual precipitation here at Brule River is about average; through September this area sees 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

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Current weather conditions at Brule River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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

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