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.
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