Minnesota whitewater, Devil Track River Cook county, Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.2 miles   This stretch of Devil Track River in Minnesota is 3.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The natural beauty of Cook County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting your paddling     muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill stretch is one of them. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is perfect here at Devil Track River, you can go   for a hike along the Long Portage. A good place like Cascade River State Park next to Devil Track River is too splendid to leave out, and Devil Track River is a place with many visitors from Grand Marais. This is such a wonderful river. While you're here at Devil Track River you can take a hike along the North Shore State Trail. Through the months of summer at Devil Track River temperatures are typically in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Devil Track River. Devil Track River, Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill 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 Devil Track River.   Whitewater Near Devil Track River: Devil Track River, Cook County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) Devil Track River, Cook County, 2 miles away       Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior) Brule River, Cook County, 6 miles away       Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid) Kadunce River, Cook County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61) Cascade River, Cook County, 14 miles away       Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) Cascade River, Cook County, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) Cascade River, Cook County, 14 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) Brule River, Cook County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61) Flute Reed River, Cook County, 25 miles away       Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior) Poplar River, Cook County, 28 miles away       Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61)   Ski Areas Near Devil Track River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 28 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 63 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 65 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 65 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 66 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 66 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 72 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs   Marinas Near Devil Track River: Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais , 3 miles away   Beaches Near Devil Track River: Paradise Beach, Cook , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Devil Track River: Best Western Plus Superior Inn, Grand Marais , 3 miles away East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 3 miles away Cascade Lodge, Lutsen , 15 miles away Solbakken Resort On Superior, Lutsen , 22 miles away Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen , 26 miles away   Campgrounds Near Devil Track River: Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais, 2 miles away Go-fer Cabins Trailer Court, Grand Marais, 3 miles away Grand Marais City RV Park, Grand Marais, 3 miles away   Trails Near Devil Track River: North Shore State Trail, Cook , 14 miles away Long Portage, Cook , 14 miles away Stairway Portage, Cook , 15 miles away South Lake Portage, Cook , 18 miles away Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Devil Track River: Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 40 miles away Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 58 miles away Cascade River State Park, Minnesota , 14 miles away Judge C.R. Magney State Park, Minnesota , 18 miles away Temperance River State Park, Minnesota , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Devil Track River: Gunflint Hills Golf Course, Grand Marais , 1 miles away   Lakes Near Devil Track River Trout Lake, Cook , 11 miles away