Minnesota whitewater - Kadunce River, Cook County

Cook county, Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     0.5 miles
  The Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61 stretch of Kadunce River in Cook County is 0.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Cook County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Kadunce River than the Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61 stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Kadunce River.
    Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is a very
short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer highs here at Kadunce River reach the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Kadunce River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights. The yearly rain here at Kadunce River is about average; September is
 
the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
A perfect beach in close proximity to Kadunce River is Paradise Beach.

Kadunce River, Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 0.5 miles
Average Gradient: 350 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.80598
Longitude: -90.1556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.7942
Longitude: -90.15509

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Current weather conditions at Kadunce River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Kadunce River.
 Whitewater Near Kadunce River:
Brule River, Cook County , 5 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid)
Brule River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61)
Devil Track River, Cook County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 4.9 miles long (Maple Hill to Lake Superior)
Devil Track River, Cook County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill)
Flute Reed River, Cook County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior)
Cascade River, Cook County , 26 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45)
Cascade River, Cook County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park)
Cascade River, Cook County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade)
Pigeon River, Cook County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road)
 Ski Areas Near Kadunce River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 39 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 57 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 60 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 61 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 62 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 67 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 130 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 136 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 137 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 149 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Kadunce River:
Paradise Beach, Cook County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Kadunce River:
Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais , 12 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 12 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 14 miles away
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 39 miles away
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 50 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Kadunce River:
Kimball Lake Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away
Go-fer Cabins Trailer Court, Grand Marais, 11 miles away
Grand Marais Recreation Area, Grand Marais, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Kadunce River:
Great Cherry Portage, Cook County , 14 miles away
Lesser Cherry Portage, Cook County , 14 miles away
Vaseux Portage, Cook County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Kadunce River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 28 miles away
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 65 miles away
 Lakes Near Kadunce River

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