Minnesota whitewater - Temperance River, Cook County Cook county, FR166 to Temperance River State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     8.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Minnesota you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There's camping available near Temperance River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Cook County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile.     This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: Temperance River is a good site of normal precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally June, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Temperance River reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Temperance River are in the-10's.   Temperance River, FR166 to Temperance River State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 8.5 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.64018 Longitude: -90.84733 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 47.55833 Longitude: -90.87648 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 Local climate location: GUNFLINT LAKE 32 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte 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... Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte 6 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... Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen 11 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...   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.       These outdoors activities are available near Temperance River.   Whitewater Near Temperance River: Temperance River, Cook County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) Cross River, Cook County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61) Two Island River, Cook County , 7 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 , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61) Cascade River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Cascades of Cascade) Cascade River, Cook County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (CR45 to Cascade River State Park) Cascade River, Cook County , 25 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3.5 miles long (FR157 to CR45) Baptism River, Lake County , 27 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior) Baptism River, Lake County , 28 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 , 64 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 79 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 80 miles away, 638 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 91 miles away, 641 vertical feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 100 miles away, 500 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 102 miles away, 700 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 104 miles away, 350 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 149 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Temperance River: Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 1 miles away Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 6 miles away Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 11 miles away Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 31 miles away Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 36 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Temperance River: Lamb's Campground and Resort, Schroeder, 4 miles away Temperance River Campground, Cook County, 6 miles away Poplar River Campground, Cook County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Temperance River: Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Temperance River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 36 miles away