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 Paddler input for Pigeon River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pigeon River, Minnesota Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 39 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Superior Inn And Suites, Grand Marais 40 miles away This Grand Marais, Minnesota hotel is a 100% non-smoking hotel offering stylish lakefront rooms and the serene beauty of Lake Superior. The Best Western Superior Inn and Suites is a premier waterfron... East Bay Suites, Grand Marais 40 miles away Stunning lakeside suites in the heart of downtown Grand Marais on Lake Superior. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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