Gauge Conditions

Cascade River at Forest Rd. 45 near Grand Marais ,MN Upstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This Class II rapid marks the beginning of the lower rapids on the Poplar River, featuring a series of moderate waves and some scattered boulder obstacles that require careful navigation. Paddlers should be prepared to maneuver through a mixed terrain with potential rock dodging and the need for precise boat placement, with the primary line running center-left to avoid potential hydraulic features near the river's edges.