Minnesota whitewater - Flute Reed River, Cook County

Cook county, Cty 69 to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1 miles
  This section of Flute Reed River in Minnesota is 1 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often more challenging
    than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The Cty 69 to Lake Superior section is the only paddling
section along Flute Reed River. The nature scenery of Minnesota and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Flute Reed River is a good location of normal rain; September is the month that gets the most rain while February is usually the driest month. Throughout the warm days of summer, highs regularly are in the 70's at Flute Reed River. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. Throughout
 
the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Flute Reed River.
While you're here at Flute Reed River you must check out Chicago Bay.

Flute Reed River, Cty 69 to Lake Superior road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.84616
Longitude: -89.96526

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.84014
Longitude: -89.96564

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Current weather conditions at Flute Reed River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 25 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Superior Inn & Suites, Grand Marais
26 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Flute Reed River.
 Whitewater Near Flute Reed River:
Brule River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61)
Kadunce River, Cook County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61)
Brule River, Cook County , 14 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid)
Pigeon River, Cook County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road)
Devil Track River, Cook County , 22 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior)
Pigeon River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class I-III+ - 7 miles long (Poplar Creek Road to Highway 61)
Devil Track River, Cook County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill)
 Ski Areas Near Flute Reed River:
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 48 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 52 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 53 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 62 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 62 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Flute Reed River:
Best Western Superior Inn & Suites, Grand Marais , 26 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 26 miles away
Super 8 Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Flute Reed River:
Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Flute Reed River:
Great Cherry Portage, Cook County , 17 miles away
Vaseux Portage, Cook County , 17 miles away
Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Flute Reed River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 15 miles away

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