Minnesota whitewater - Poplar River, Cook County

Cook county, Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV+(V)     2.2 miles
  The wonderful Minnesota scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Poplar River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 section of Poplar River in Minnesota is 2.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. The Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Poplar River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are some good hotels
    near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. For all
you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Poplar River is about average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is regularly the driest month. A day on the slopes of Lutsen is just what you need.
High temperatures at Poplar River during the months of summer are in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 10's, and overnight lows throughout the winter for Poplar River tend to be in the-10's.
 

Poplar River, Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV+(V)
Length: 2.2 miles
Average Gradient: 170 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.66667
Longitude: -90.72104

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.64027
Longitude: -90.70992

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Current weather conditions at Poplar River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: GUNFLINT LAKE 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
We are the Premier four-season destination resort nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains in Lutsen, Minnesota, offering a multitude of activities and even more ways to relax. From spring river fishing, cha...

Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte
4 miles away
Perched cliff-side above the North Shore of Lake Superior, and 4 miles from Lutsen Mountain Ski Resort and the 27 hole Superior National Golf Course is the Cliff Dweller. Each room has its own priva...

Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte
11 miles away
Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Poplar River.
 Whitewater Near Poplar River:
Temperance River, Cook County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166)
Temperance River, Cook County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park)
Cascade River, Cook County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade)
Cascade River, Cook County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park)
Cascade River, Cook County , 14 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45)
Cross River, Cook County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)
Two Island River, Cook County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61)
Manitou River, Lake County , 27 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61)
Devil Track River, Cook County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill)
 Ski Areas Near Poplar River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 0 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 62 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 68 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 73 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 74 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 83 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 110 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 113 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 146 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Poplar River:
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 0 miles away
Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 4 miles away
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 25 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 27 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Poplar River:
Poplar River Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away
Crescent Lake Campground, Cook County, 9 miles away
Baker Lake Campground, Cook County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Poplar River:
Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 6 miles away
North Shore State Trail, Cook County , 14 miles away
Rib Lake Trail, Cook County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Poplar River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 40 miles away
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 68 miles away
 Lakes Near Poplar River

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