Wisconsin whitewater - Bad River, Gogebic Range, Ashland County

Ashland county, Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     7.1 miles
  The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge section of Bad River in Wisconsin is 7.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(IV) section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you
    might end up sleeping in your car. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge stretch
is just one of them. The river winds through the Gogebic Range and you get great scenery. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of precipitation falls here at Bad River; most of the rain falls throughout August while February is mostly the driest month.
At Bad River all through the summertime highs are in the
 
80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and night lows through the wintertime for Bad River tend to be in the 0's.

Bad River, Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 7.1 miles
Average Gradient: 28 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.2434
Longitude: -90.68392

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.31004
Longitude: -90.70804

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Current weather conditions at Bad River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland
19 miles away
AmericInn Ashland is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. AmericInn Ashland features Splashland Water...

Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
20 miles away

Best Western Holiday House, Ashland
22 miles away
This Ashland, Wisconsin hotel is located on the shores of scenic Lake Superior and offers gorgeous water views and close proximity to the Apostle Islands. The Best Western Lake Superior Lodge is loca...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Bad River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bad River.
 Whitewater Near Bad River:
Bad River, Ashland County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 21.6 miles long (Glidden to FR164)
Bad River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
 Ski Areas Near Bad River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 22 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 43 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 49 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 51 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 66 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 77 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 107 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 516 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bad River:
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 19 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 20 miles away
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 22 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 23 miles away
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bad River:
Day Lake Campground, Ashland County, 15 miles away
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 17 miles away
Butternut Lake Campground, Butternut, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Bad River:
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Bad River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 28 miles away
 Lakes Near Bad River

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