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 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... 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...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Poplar River, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Poplar River, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Poplar River. 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 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