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Wisconsin whitewater - Black River - East Fork, Jackson/Clark County
Jackson/Clark
county,
City Point to Black River Forest Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 23.8 miles
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This section of Black River - East Fork is 23.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the playfulness of the water |
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have people coming here. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for
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Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Black River - East Fork, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Black River - East Fork are in the-10's.
The annual rainfall here at Black River - East Fork is about average; September is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest. | |
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Black River - East Fork, City Point to Black River Forest Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II
Length:
23.8
miles
Average Gradient: 3 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.37435
Longitude: -90.44707
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.42126
Longitude: -90.67291
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Paddler input for Black River - East Fork, Wisconsin:
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Current weather conditions at Black River - East Fork, Wisconsin
Local climate location: FAIRCHILD RANGER STN 2 miles away
        
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Super 8 Motel Neillsville Wi, Neillsville
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8 miles away
The Super 8 Neillsville is conveniently located on Hwy 10, 1 mi East of Hwy 73, 5 mi East of High Ground Veterans Memorial, 28 mi West of Marshfield, and on the ATV trail. The motel features an indoor...
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Three Bears Lodge and Villas, Warrens
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16 miles away
The Three Bears Resort, Hotel, Lodges, and Conference Center is located in Central Wisconsin in the town of Warrens. It is adjacent to the World Famous Cranberry Festival, held every September. The re...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wisconsin Rapids-Marshfield, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Black River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Black River - East Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Black River - East Fork:
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Black River, Clark
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Neillsville to Lake Arbutus) |
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Black River, Clark
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville) |
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Morrison Creek, Jackson
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (South Cemetery Road to Bottom Road landing) |
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Black River, Jackson
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.2 miles long (Hatfield Dam to Power Plant) |
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Dickey Creek, Jackson
County
, 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (to Bottom Road) |
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Black River, Clark
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park) |
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Halls Creek, Jackson
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (Trow Lake Dam to Black River) |
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Black River, Clark
County
, 21 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park) |
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Robinson Creek, Jackson
County
, 21 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.9 miles long (Kelly Road to W Pine Hill Road) |
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Yellow River, Wood
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6.4 miles long (Little Bull Falls) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Black River - East Fork:
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Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin
, 54 miles away, 516 vertical feet |
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Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin
, 62 miles away, 250 vertical feet |
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Granite Peak, Wisconsin
, 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Christie Mountain, Wisconsin
, 79 miles away, 350 vertical feet |
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Devils Head, Wisconsin
, 81 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin
, 85 miles away, 460 vertical feet |
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Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin
, 86 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Sundown Mountain, Michigan
, 95 miles away, 475 vertical feet |
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Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin
, 96 miles away, 265 vertical feet |
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Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin
, 100 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Black River - East Fork:
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Super 8 Motel Neillsville Wi, Neillsville
, 8 miles away |
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Three Bears Lodge and Villas, Warrens
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Arrowhead Lodge & Suites, Black River Falls
, 19 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Tomah, Tomah
, 19 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Tomah, Tomah
, 19 miles away |
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