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Minnesota whitewater, Poplar River
Cook
county,
Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV+(V) 2.2 miles
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The scenic beauty of Cook County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Poplar River in Minnesota is 2.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where |
you can camp. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that
| rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Poplar River you can take a hike along the Honeymoon Trail, and you can hit the slopes at Lutsen around here. Lots of folks | |
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from Lutsen come to Poplar River, and Temperance River State Park is a pleasant site to stop at. A river like this is too good to miss. On a good day at Poplar River you can take a hike along the North Shore State Trail,
and a spree to Cascade River State Park revitalizes the soul. The amount of precipitation that falls at Poplar River is close to the national average. Of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and
February is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Poplar River frequently tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's.
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Poplar River, Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Poplar River. |
| Whitewater Near Poplar River:
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Poplar River, Cook County, 1 miles away Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61) |
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Temperance River, Cook County, 9 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) |
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Temperance River, Cook County, 12 miles away Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) |
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Cascade River, Cook County, 13 miles away Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) |
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Cascade River, Cook County, 14 miles away Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) |
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Cascade River, Cook County, 15 miles away Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) |
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Cross River, Cook County, 17 miles away Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61) |
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Two Island River, Cook County, 19 miles away Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61) |
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Devil Track River, Cook County, 26 miles away Class II-III - 3.2 miles long (Devil Track Lake to Maple Hill) |
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Manitou River, Lake County, 29 miles away Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61) |
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| Ski Areas Near Poplar River:
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Lutsen, Minnesota
, 0 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
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Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 62 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs |
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Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
, 68 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs |
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Blackjack, Michigan
, 73 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs |
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Indianhead, Michigan
, 74 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs |
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Porcupine Mountain, Michigan
, 83 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
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Loch Lomond, Ontario
, 99 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs |
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| Hotels Near Poplar River:
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The Lutsen Mountain Inn, Lutsen
, 0 miles away |
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Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
, 0 miles away |
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Lutsen Resort, Lutsen
, 4 miles away |
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Solbakken Resort On Superior, Lutsen
, 6 miles away |
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Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen
, 7 miles away |
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| Trails Near Poplar River:
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Honeymoon Trail, Cook
, 6 miles away |
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North Shore State Trail, Cook
, 14 miles away |
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Rib Lake Trail, Cook
, 19 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Poplar River:
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 40 miles away |
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Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN
, 68 miles away |
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Temperance River State Park, Minnesota
, 11 miles away |
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Cascade River State Park, Minnesota
, 13 miles away |
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George Crosby Manitou State Park, Minnesota
, 26 miles away |
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