Minnesota whitewater - Pigeon River, Cook County

Cook county, Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     8.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beautiful scenery of Cook County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This stretch of Pigeon River in Cook County is 8.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American
    Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from
the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Pigeon River is close to the national average; September is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is February. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Pigeon River. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs
 
in the 20's with temperatures at Pigeon River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
Grand Portage National Monument is a very great site to visit in close proximity to Pigeon River.

Pigeon River, Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 8.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.99391
Longitude: -89.84512

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.00973
Longitude: -89.70801

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Current weather conditions at Pigeon River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 39 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 Pigeon River.
 Whitewater Near Pigeon River:
Pigeon River, Cook County , 9 miles away, Class I-III+ - 7 miles long (Poplar Creek Road to Highway 61)
Flute Reed River, Cook County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior)
Brule River, Cook County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61)
Brule River, Cook County , 28 miles away, Class I-III(V) - 18 miles long (Northern Light Lake to Sauna Bath Rapid)
Kadunce River, Cook County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.5 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail footbridge to Highway 61)
 Ski Areas Near Pigeon River:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 55 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 67 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 71 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 71 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 72 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 85 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 118 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 142 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 160 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 167 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pigeon River:
Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais , 40 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 40 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 42 miles away
 National Parks Near Pigeon River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Pigeon River

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