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Minnesota whitewater, Gooseberry River
Lake
county,
Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6 miles
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The Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park section of Gooseberry River is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract |
people from near and far. There's camping available near Gooseberry River. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch
| has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The starting point is not too far from Duluth, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Nester Bluffs is an interesting | |
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thing to observe if you're here at Gooseberry River. Gooseberry Falls State Park is a great spot to stretch your legs a bit. Near Gooseberry River you find the North Shore Snowmobile Trail which is a perfect hiking trail.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is a stunning place any time of year. At Gooseberry River throughout the months of summer highs are in the 70's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs
down to the 20's while Gooseberry River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's. Gooseberry River gets a normal amount of yearly rain.
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Gooseberry River, Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Gooseberry River. |
| Whitewater Near Gooseberry River:
Gooseberry River, Lake County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park) |
Crow Creek, Lake County, 4 miles away Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior) |
Encampment River, Lake County, 5 miles away Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) |
Split Rock River, Lake County, 7 miles away Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61) |
Silver Creek, Lake County, 8 miles away Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) |
Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County, 11 miles away Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls) |
Stewart River, Lake County, 11 miles away Class II-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (CR2 to Highway 61) |
Beaver River, Lake County, 15 miles away Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61) |
Knife River, Lake/St. Louis County, 20 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Cty 102 to Lake Superior) |
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| Ski Areas Near Gooseberry River:
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota
, 52 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs |
Giants Ridge, Minnesota
, 58 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs |
Lutsen, Minnesota
, 60 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 78 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs |
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 85 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs |
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| Hotels Near Gooseberry River:
Superior Shores Resort, Two Harbors
, 10 miles away |
Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors
, 11 miles away |
Country Inn Of Two Harbors, Two Harbors
, 12 miles away |
AmericInn Two Harbors, Two Harbors
, 15 miles away |
Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay
, 15 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Gooseberry River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI
, 50 miles away |
Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota
, 3 miles away |
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota
, 9 miles away |
Superior National Forest, Minnesota
, 21 miles away |
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