Minnesota whitewater, Cascade River Cook county, CR45 to Cascade River State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Cascade River in Minnesota is 3.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. 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 is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Cascade Falls is an inspiring spot to visit while here, and Cascade River State Park is a delightful site any time of year. Why not take a refreshing hike along the   North Shore State Trail, and this is a popular location for folks from Lutsen. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Lutsen while you're here. High temperatures at Cascade River during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's; nighttime lows throughout the winter for Cascade River tend to be in the-10's. From a rain point of view Cascade River is a reasonably normal place. Of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Cascade River, CR45 to Cascade River State Park 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 Cascade River.   Whitewater Near Cascade River: Cascade River, Cook County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) Cascade River, Cook County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) Cascade River, Cook County, 3 miles away       Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) Devil Track River, Cook County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) Poplar River, Cook County, 14 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61) Devil Track River, Cook County, 16 miles away       Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) Brule River, Cook County, 20 miles away       Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid) Temperance River, Cook County, 23 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) Temperance River, Cook County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) Kadunce River, Cook County, 26 miles away       Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61)   Ski Areas Near Cascade River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 13 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 62 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 68 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 69 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 86 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs   Marinas Near Cascade River: Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Cascade River: Cascade Lodge, Lutsen , 1 miles away Solbakken Resort On Superior, Lutsen , 8 miles away Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen , 13 miles away The Lutsen Mountain Inn, Lutsen , 13 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cascade River: Cascade River State Park, Lutsen, 1 miles away Cascade River Campground, Cook County, 5 miles away Devil Lake Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Cascade River: North Shore State Trail, Cook , 3 miles away South Lake Portage, Cook , 17 miles away Height of Land Portage, Cook , 17 miles away Stairway Portage, Cook , 18 miles away Honeymoon Trail, Cook , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Cascade River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 47 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 54 miles away Cascade River State Park, Minnesota , 1 miles away Temperance River State Park, Minnesota , 25 miles away Judge C.R. Magney State Park, Minnesota , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cascade River: Superior National Lutsen-Golf, Lutsen , 13 miles away Gunflint Hills Golf Course, Grand Marais , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Cascade River Echo Lake, Cook , 12 miles away