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 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