Minnesota whitewater - Pigeon River, Cook County

Cook county, Poplar Creek Road to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III+     7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Pigeon River will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you
    can camp. This stretch of Pigeon River in Minnesota is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III+ section. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find
a large number of other places. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
Looking for a nice spree? Grand Portage National Monument is quite near Pigeon River. An average amount of rainfall falls at Pigeon River; the month with most of the rain is September, and February on the other hand is the driest.
Throughout the long summer days highs here at Pigeon River reach the 70's, and the overnight is a bit cooler of course, typically in the 50's. For the duration of the
 
wintertime highs are usually in the 20's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Pigeon River temperatures plunge to the 0's. A short trip to Horn Rapids is always worthwhile, and Wauswaugoning Bay is rather close.

Pigeon River, Poplar Creek Road to Highway 61 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III+
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.00973
Longitude: -89.70801

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.00112
Longitude: -89.58674

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Current weather conditions at Pigeon River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GRAND MARAIS 46 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Superior Inn & Suites, Grand Marais
49 miles away
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49 miles away
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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 II-III - 8.5 miles long (Partridge Falls to Poplar Creek Road)
Flute Reed River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cty 69 to Lake Superior)
Brule River, Cook County , 30 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (Sauna Bath Rapid to Highway 61)
 Ski Areas Near Pigeon River:
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 25 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 55 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 73 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 74 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 76 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pigeon River:
Best Western Superior Inn & Suites, Grand Marais , 49 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 49 miles away
 National Parks Near Pigeon River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 8 miles away

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