Minnesota whitewater - Split Rock River, Lake County

Lake county, Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     2.9 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 section is the only paddling section along Split Rock River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The natural beauty of Lake County and the
    sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 stretch of Split Rock River is 2.9 miles long and has
been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the days of summer at Split Rock River temperatures are generally in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while the cold winter nights at Split Rock River are in the 0's. The amount of rainfall
 
that falls at Split Rock River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is commonly June, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Take a hike on the North Shore Snowmobile Trail.

Split Rock River, Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 2.9 miles
Average Gradient: 132 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.20083
Longitude: -91.42463

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.18259
Longitude: -91.40805

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Current weather conditions at Split Rock River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: TWO HARBORS 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors
7 miles away
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11 miles away
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22 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Duluth, Minnesota-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Split Rock River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Split Rock River.
 Whitewater Near Split Rock River:
Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls)
Gooseberry River, Lake County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park)
Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4)
Beaver River, Lake County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61)
Crow Creek, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior)
Encampment River, Lake County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61)
Silver Creek, Lake County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61)
Baptism River - West Br, Lake County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland)
Baptism River, Lake County , 16 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground)
Baptism River, Lake County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)
 Ski Areas Near Split Rock River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 53 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 79 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 97 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 103 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 105 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 120 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 120 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Split Rock River:
Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 7 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 11 miles away
Americinn - Two Harbors, Mn, Two Harbors , 22 miles away
Larsmont Cottages, Two Harbors , 25 miles away
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Split Rock River:
Tetagouche Lake Campground, Lake County, 12 miles away
Silver Bay Koa Kampground, Silver Bay, 13 miles away
Wildhurst Campgrounds, Finland, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Split Rock River:
North Shore Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 6 miles away
Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail, Lake County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Split Rock River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 44 miles away

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