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 scenic beauty of Minnesota and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Minnesota are often tougher than in     other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Poplar River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61 section is the only one. This stretch of Poplar River in Cook County is 2.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Poplar River through the warm days of summer are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 10's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Poplar River tend to be in the-10's. From a rainfall point of view Poplar River   is a reasonably common location; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Lutsen. 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 Paddler input for Poplar River, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Poplar River, Minnesota 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... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Loch Lomond, Ontario , 99 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Poplar River: Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 0 miles away The Mountain Inn, Lutsen , 0 miles away Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen , 7 miles away Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 11 miles away Super 8 Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 25 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