Minnesota whitewater - Cross River, Cook County Cook county, Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     8.5 miles   The natural beauty of Cook County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61 stretch of Cross River in Cook County is 8.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. The Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61 section is the only paddling section along Cross River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature     are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Cross River; June is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Cross River during the summer months are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are mostly in the 10's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Cross River temperatures dip to the-10's.   Cross River, Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 8.5 miles Average Gradient: 110 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.60977 Longitude: -90.96655 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.54587 Longitude: -90.89739 Paddler input for Cross River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cross River, Minnesota Local climate location: WINTON POWER PLANT 36 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte 5 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate... Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 16 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... Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay 27 miles away Hotel features several different room types to meet your travel needs, along with an elevator for easy access. All room types include high speed internet access, 27 cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, coff...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Cross River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cross 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 Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Cross River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cross River.   Whitewater Near Cross River: Two Island River, Cook County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61) Temperance River, Cook County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) Temperance River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) Manitou River, Lake County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61) Poplar River, Cook County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61) Baptism River, Lake County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior) Baptism River, Lake County , 23 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground) Baptism River - West Br, Lake County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland) Cascade River, Cook County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) Cascade River, Cook County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park)   Ski Areas Near Cross River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 15 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 82 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 83 miles away, 638 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 95 miles away, 500 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 95 miles away, 641 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 97 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 101 miles away, 350 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 151 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cross River: Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 5 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 16 miles away Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 27 miles away Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 41 miles away East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cross River: Lamb's Campground and Resort, Schroeder, 3 miles away Temperance River Campground, Cook County, 7 miles away Ninemile Campground, Lake County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cross River: Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Cross River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 36 miles away