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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nature scenery of Cook County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of
    people. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. Two Island River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Cty 1 to Highway 61 section is the only one. The Cty 1 to Highway 61 stretch of Two Island River in Minnesota is 4.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summertime, highs generally are in the 70's at Two Island River. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 10's; nighttime lows in the-10's for Two Island River.
 
The annual rain here at Two Island River is about average; all through June this area sees the most rain while February is usually the driest month.

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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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...

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...

Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay
24 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...



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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
Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen , 18 miles away
Americinn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 24 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 40 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Grand Marais, Grand Marais , 43 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

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