Minnesota whitewater, Split Rock River Lake county, Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     2.9 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Duluth, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Split Rock River in Lake County is 2.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are a few other stretches     in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The nature scenery of Minnesota and the water flowing gracefully down Split Rock River have people coming here. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Split Rock River. Briefly about the general area: A great place like Split Rock Lighthouse State Park next to Split Rock River is too magnificent   to leave out. Go for a hike on the North Shore Snowmobile Trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Beaver Bay here. This is such a fun river. A trip to Gooseberry Falls State Park when you're here at Split Rock River is a wonderful idea, and great hiking is available along the Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail. Summer at Split Rock River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Split Rock River tend to be in the 0's. Split Rock River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall. Split Rock River, Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Split Rock River.   Whitewater Near Split Rock River: Split Rock River, Lake County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Superior Hiking Trail to Highway 61) Beaver River - W.Br, Lake County, 4 miles away       Class II-III(V) - 2.7 miles long (CR3 to Glen Avon Falls) Beaver River, Lake County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (confluence of E and W Branches to Highway 61) Beaver River - E.Br, Lake County, 8 miles away       Class III+(V) - 2.2 miles long (CR5 to CR4) Gooseberry River, Lake County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Cty 3 to Gooseberry Falls State Park) Crow Creek, Lake County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Cty 3 to Lake Superior) Encampment River, Lake County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) Baptism River - West Br, Lake County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1 to Finland) Silver Creek, Lake County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 1.1 miles long (Cty 3 to Highway 61) Baptism River, Lake County, 16 miles away       Class II-V - 4.8 miles long (Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior)   Ski Areas Near Split Rock River: Lutsen, Minnesota , 53 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 60 miles away, 700 foot drop, 9 lifts, 22 runs Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 64 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 34 runs Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 79 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 97 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs   Marinas Near Split Rock River: Silver Bay Marina, Silver Bay , 11 miles away Port Wing Marina, Port Wing , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Split Rock River: Cove Point Lodge, Beaver Bay , 8 miles away Grand Superior Lodge, Two Harbors , 8 miles away AmericInn Silver Bay, Silver Bay , 11 miles away Superior Shores Resort, Two Harbors , 17 miles away Country Inn Of Two Harbors, Two Harbors , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Split Rock River: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Beaver Bay, 3 miles away Gooseberry Falls State Park, Beaver Bay, 4 miles away Silver Bay RV Parking, Silver Bay, 11 miles away   Trails Near Split Rock River: North Shore Snowmobile Trail, Lake , 6 miles away Moosewalk Snowmobile Trail, Lake , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Split Rock River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 44 miles away Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota , 2 miles away Gooseberry Falls State Park, Minnesota , 4 miles away Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Split Rock River: Silver Bay Golf Course, Silver Bay , 13 miles away Two Harbors Golf Course, Two Harbors , 19 miles away