Minnesota whitewater - Two Island River, Cook County

Cook county, Cty 1 to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     4.3 miles
  The Cty 1 to Highway 61 stretch of Two Island River in Cook County is 4.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The beautiful scenery of Cook County and
    the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend
to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. There are no other stretches to paddle along Two Island River than the Cty 1 to Highway 61 stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Two Island River through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Two Island River.
A typical amount of precipitation
 
falls here at Two Island River; June is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Two Island River, Cty 1 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: 4.3 miles
Average Gradient: 132 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.53994
Longitude: -90.97606

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.52507
Longitude: -90.92544

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Current weather conditions at Two Island River, Minnesota
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Local climate location: WINTON POWER PLANT 35 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte
7 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...

Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte
13 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
18 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...



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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 Two Island River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Two Island River.
 Whitewater Near Two Island River:
Cross River, Cook County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61)
Temperance River, Cook County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park)
Temperance River, Cook County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166)
Manitou River, Lake County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61)
Poplar River, Cook County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61)
Baptism River, Lake County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)
Baptism River, Lake County , 21 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground)
Baptism River - West Br, Lake County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland)
Beaver River, Lake County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61)
Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County , 28 miles away, Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4)
 Ski Areas Near Two Island River:
Lutsen, Minnesota , 17 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 65 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
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 94 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 96 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 150 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Two Island River:
Americinn - Tofte, Mn, Tofte , 7 miles away
Cliff Dweller Hotel on Lake Superior, Tofte , 13 miles away
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 18 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 24 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Two Island River:
Lamb's Campground and Resort, Schroeder, 3 miles away
Ninemile Campground, Lake County, 9 miles away
Temperance River Campground, Cook County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Two Island River:
Honeymoon Trail, Cook County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Two Island River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 34 miles away
 Lakes Near Two Island River

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