Minnesota whitewater - Cascade River, Cook County Cook county, Cascades of Cascade section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Cascades of Cascade stretch of Cascade River is 0.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is an extremely short stretch     so better bring some good walking shoes. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Minnesota scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Cascade River is close to the national average; through August this area sees the most rain while February is generally the driest month. At Cascade River during the summertime highs are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures   at Cascade River dip into the-10's. A visit to Cascade Falls will fill your spirit with tremendous feelings; hiking is a popular thing to do around Cascade River; North Shore State Trail is a great local trail. Cascade River, Cascades of Cascade road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.71302 Longitude: -90.52836 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.707 Longitude: -90.52236 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 18 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 Trail 3 b... 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. 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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 IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) Cascade River, Cook County , 3 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) Poplar River, Cook County , 13 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 , 61 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 67 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 68 miles away, 638 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 73 miles away, 641 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 118 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 , 142 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 Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cascade River: Cascade River Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away Devil Lake Campground, Cook County, 7 miles away Two Island Lake Campground, Cook County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cascade River: North Shore State Trail, Cook County , 4 miles away South Lake Portage, Cook County , 18 miles away Height of Land Portage, Cook County , 18 miles away Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 18 miles away Stairway Portage, Cook County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Cascade River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 46 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 54 miles away