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Minnesota whitewater, Two Island River
Cook
county,
Cty 1 to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V+ 4.3 miles
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The Cty 1 to Highway 61 section of Two Island River is 4.3 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There |
are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nature scenery of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Two Island River will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking
| in Minnesota is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Everybody loves Temperance River State Park, and you can have a great hiking adventure along | |
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the Honeymoon Trail. George Crosby Manitou State Park is worth going to if you're at Two Island River; this is a popular spot for folks from Schroeder. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. For the period of the warm
months at Two Island River highs are regularly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 10's; winter nights come with lows in the-10's to
Two Island River. An average amount of precipitation falls at Two Island River. Most of the rain falls all through June while February is mostly the driest month.
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Two Island River, Cty 1 to Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Two Island River. |
| Whitewater Near Two Island River:
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Two Island River, Cook County, 2 miles away Class IV-V+ - 4.3 miles long (Cty 1 to Highway 61) |
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Cross River, Cook County, 4 miles away Class II-V - 8.5 miles long (Forest Road 166 to falls above Highway 61) |
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Temperance River, Cook County, 9 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 8.5 miles long (FR166 to Temperance River State Park) |
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Temperance River, Cook County, 11 miles away Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Highway 2 and FR164 to FR166) |
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Manitou River, Lake County, 12 miles away Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Cty 5 to falls above Highway 61) |
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Poplar River, Cook County, 17 miles away Class II-IV+(V) - 2.2 miles long (Lutsen ski hill to Highway 61) |
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Baptism River, Lake County, 21 miles away Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior) |
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Baptism River, Lake County, 21 miles away Class I-III(IV) - 5.2 miles long (Finland to Eckbeck campground) |
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| Ski Areas Near Two Island River:
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Lutsen, Minnesota
, 17 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
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Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 65 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs |
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Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan
, 76 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs |
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Blackjack, Michigan
, 81 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs |
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Indianhead, Michigan
, 83 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs |
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Giants Ridge, Minnesota
, 94 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs |
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Spirit Mountain, Minnesota
, 95 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs |
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Porcupine Mountain, Michigan
, 96 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs |
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Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 99 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs |
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| Hotels Near Two Island River:
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AmericInn Tofte, Tofte
, 7 miles away |
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Lutsen Resort, Lutsen
, 14 miles away |
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Caribou Highlands Lodge, Lutsen
, 18 miles away |
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The Lutsen Mountain Inn, Lutsen
, 18 miles away |
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Eagle Ridge Resort at Lutsen Mountains, Lutsen
, 21 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Two Island River:
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 34 miles away |
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Temperance River State Park, Minnesota
, 6 miles away |
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George Crosby Manitou State Park, Minnesota
, 9 miles away |
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Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota
, 20 miles away |
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