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Rapid MN

Mouth of the Sucker

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

American Whitewater 46.9219, -91.8478

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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

Mouth of the Sucker
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Mouth of the Sucker features an unrated but potentially technical descent with scattered boulder gardens and potential channel constrictions. Paddlers should anticipate variable water levels that could dramatically change the rapid's character, with potential hidden obstacles and irregular flow patterns requiring precise maneuvering and careful route selection.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.1 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