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Rapid MN

Hwy.61

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
Hwy.61
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hwy.61 rapid presents a technical descent with limited beta due to its obscure rating and minimal documented information. Paddlers should expect potential unmarked hazards, including possible submerged rocks and variable water conditions that demand precise navigation and situational awareness when running this section of Big Sucker Creek.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.6 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