Minnesota whitewater - Devil Track River, Cook County

Cook county, Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.2 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. The wonderful Cook County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is
    one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill section 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.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of precipitation falls here at Devil Track River; September is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February.
For the period of the months of summer at Devil Track River temperatures are commonly in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 50's. The wintertime comes 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.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 53 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.81614
Longitude: -90.35676

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.80547
Longitude: -90.30382

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Current weather conditions at Devil Track River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Devil Track River.
 Whitewater Near Devil Track River:
Devil Track River, Cook County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior)
Brule River, Cook County , 12 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 , 19 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 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 65 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 65 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 66 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 66 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 129 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 137 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 140 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 140 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Devil Track River:
Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais , 3 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 3 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 3 miles away
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 27 miles away
Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Devil Track River:
Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais, 2 miles away
Go-fer Cabins Trailer Court, Grand Marais, 3 miles away
Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Devil Track River:
North Shore State Trail, Cook County , 14 miles away
Long Portage, Cook County , 14 miles away
Stairway Portage, Cook County , 15 miles away
South Lake Portage, Cook County , 18 miles away
Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Devil Track River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 40 miles away
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Devil Track River:
Gunflint Hills Golf Course, Grand Marais , 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Devil Track River

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