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Rapid MN

Old North Shore Road/290

Big Sucker Creek - Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles) (MN)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Knife River near Two Harbors, MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low. Correlation to reference gauge uncertain. Visual inspection required.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Old North Shore Road/290
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Old North Shore Road rapid on Big Sucker Creek presents minimal technical challenge with straightforward water flow and no significant obstacles. Limited beta suggests the 6.5-mile stretch offers a basic transit to Lake Superior with potential for wood hazards and low water conditions typical of small Minnesota streams. Paddlers should scout ahead and be prepared for potential portages or tight navigation through potential brush and deadfall.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.1 mi
Directions
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Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles)
Big Sucker Creek
III-IV+(V) 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater