Minnesota whitewater - Temperance River, Cook County

Cook county, Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     6.5 miles
  This section of Temperance River in Cook County is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The natural beauty of Cook County and the water flowing gracefully down Temperance River have
    people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Minnesota are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly
about the general area:
High temperatures at Temperance River during the summertime are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 10's, and overnight lows through the winter for Temperance River tend to be in the-10's. An average amount of precipitation falls at Temperance River; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is February.
Go for a hike on the Honeymoon Trail.
 

Temperance River, Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 43 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.73263
Longitude: -90.87987

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.64018
Longitude: -90.84733

Paddler input for Temperance River, Minnesota:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Temperance River, Minnesota
WXPort

Local climate location: GUNFLINT LAKE 30 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte
5 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...

Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
10 miles away
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...

Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay
33 miles away
Hotel features several different room types to meet your travel needs, along with an elevator for easy access. All room types include high speed internet access, 27 cable TV with HBO, hair dryer, coff...



OTHER_INFO
  All Minnesota Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota.
Books about whitewater paddling on Temperance River, Minnesota
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Temperance 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 Temperance River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Temperance River.
 Whitewater Near Temperance River:
Temperance River, Cook County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park)
Cross River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)
Two Island River, Cook County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61)
Poplar River, Cook County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61)
Manitou River, Lake County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61)
Cascade River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park)
Cascade River, Cook County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade)
Cascade River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45)
Baptism River, Lake County , 29 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)
Baptism River, Lake County , 29 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground)
 Ski Areas Near Temperance River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 10 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 68 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 81 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 83 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 93 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 100 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 104 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 107 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 152 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Temperance River:
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 5 miles away
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 10 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 33 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 35 miles away
East Bay Suites, Grand Marais , 37 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Temperance River:
Temperance River Campground, Cook County, 2 miles away
Poplar River Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away
Lamb's Campground and Resort, Schroeder, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Temperance River:
Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 5 miles away
Rib Lake Trail, Cook County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Temperance River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 40 miles away

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater