Minnesota whitewater - Cascade River, Cook County Cook county, CR45 to Cascade River State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     3.5 miles   The average Minnesota whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Cascade River in Cook County is 3.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Minnesota and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from     near and far. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the CR45 to Cascade River State Park section is one of them. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Cascade River, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Cascade River are in the-10's. Cascade Falls is an inspiring place to go to while here, and hiking along the North Shore State Trail is nice fun. Cascade River gets a common amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August; the driest of the months is February.   Cascade River, CR45 to Cascade River State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 164 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.74664 Longitude: -90.52537 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.71302 Longitude: -90.52836 Paddler input for Cascade River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cascade River, Minnesota Local climate location: GUNFLINT LAKE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais 12 miles away The Super 8 in Grand Marais, MN is a Destination Resort Motel * Duluth 110 miles * Thunder Bay, ON-86 miles * Boundary Waters Canoe Area * Lake Superior access 1/4 miles * Gunflint Trai... Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 13 miles away We are the Premier four-season destination resort nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains in Lutsen, Minnesota, offering a multitude of activities and even more ways to relax. From spring river fishing, cha... East Bay Suites, Grand Marais 13 miles away Stunning lakeside suites in the heart of downtown Grand Marais on Lake Superior. From romantic 2 person studios to very spacious, luxury 3 bedroom suites that sleep up to 8, every suite is beautifull...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Cascade River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cascade River, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Merrill, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Cascade River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cascade River.   Whitewater Near Cascade River: Cascade River, Cook County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) Cascade River, Cook County , 2 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) 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 , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) Devil Track River, Cook County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) Temperance River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) Temperance River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) Kadunce River, Cook County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61) Brule River, Cook County , 26 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid) Cross River, Cook County , 29 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)   Ski Areas Near Cascade River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 13 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 62 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 68 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 69 miles away, 638 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 641 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 119 miles away, 350 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 123 miles away, 500 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 126 miles away, 700 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 143 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cascade River: Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 12 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 13 miles away East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 13 miles away Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais , 14 miles away Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cascade River: Cascade River Campground, Cook County, 5 miles away Devil Lake Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away Two Island Lake Campground, Cook County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Cascade River: North Shore State Trail, Cook County , 3 miles away South Lake Portage, Cook County , 17 miles away Height of Land Portage, Cook County , 17 miles away Stairway Portage, Cook County , 18 miles away Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Cascade River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 47 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 54 miles away