Minnesota whitewater - Sturgeon River, Mesabi Range, St. Louis County

St. Louis county, CR766 to Highway 65 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.4 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 quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wonderful
    St. Louis County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The river winds through the Mesabi Range and you get great scenery. The CR766 to Highway 65 section is the only paddling section along Sturgeon River. This
is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The campgrounds here at Sturgeon River are pretty good. This section of Sturgeon River in Minnesota is 3.4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warmest time of the year highs here at Sturgeon River get into the 70's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 10's, and during the dark hours in
 
the winter at Sturgeon River temperatures drop to the-10's. Sturgeon River gets a normal amount of yearly rain; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.

Sturgeon River, CR766 to Highway 65 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.4 miles
Average Gradient: 16 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.65464
Longitude: -92.93176

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.67377
Longitude: -92.89772

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Current weather conditions at Sturgeon River, Mesabi Range, Minnesota
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Local climate location: COOK 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hibbing Park Hotel, Hibbing
11 miles away
The Hibbing Park Hotel and Grandma*s in the Park Bar and Grill is northern Minnesota*s finest lodging, dining and conference facility. The Hibbing Park Hotel is a full service Hotel, which includes a...

Hibbing Super 8 Motel, Hibbing
12 miles away
Come Experience the Super 8 in Hibbing MN. With Biking Trails nearby, Snowmobile Trails nearby, Fishing, Golfing nearby. * Wake-up calls * Very clean, Very friendly * Free HBO * Free Super...

Americinn - Orr, Mn, Orr
19 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 Sturgeon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sturgeon River.
 Whitewater Near Sturgeon River:
Little Fork River, St. Louis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 23 miles long (Highway 73 to Samuelson Park)
Little Fork River, St. Louis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 6.4 miles long (CR914 to CR481)
 Ski Areas Near Sturgeon River:
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 42 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 106 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 131 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 135 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Buena Vista, Minnesota , 136 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 139 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 145 miles away, 290 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 145 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sturgeon River:
Hibbing Park Hotel, Hibbing , 11 miles away
Hibbing Super 8 Motel, Hibbing , 12 miles away
Americinn - Orr, Mn, Orr , 19 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MOUNTAIN IRON (VIRGINIA), Mountain Iron , 21 miles away
Elbow Lake Lodge, Cook , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sturgeon River:
Pine Beach Resort RV Park, Side Lake, 8 miles away
C C Campground 717, Side Lake, 8 miles away
Forest Heights RV and Mobile Park, Hibbing, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Sturgeon River:
Snake Trail, St. Louis County , 9 miles away
Stingy Lake Trail, Itasca County , 11 miles away
Link Lake Trail, Itasca County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Sturgeon River:
Voyageurs National Park, International Falls - MN , 55 miles away

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