Wisconsin whitewater - Chippewa River - East Fork, Gogebic Range, Ashland County

Ashland county, Glidden to FR164 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     21.6 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Ashland County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance
    you're all set. This section of Chippewa River - East Fork is 21.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There are a few other sections in this
river system that can be paddled as well. The beauty of the Gogebic Range is a great plus for this river. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Chippewa River - East Fork; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is frequently the driest month. During the summer months here at Chippewa
 
River - East Fork, high temperatures typically get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Chippewa River - East Fork temperatures descend to the 0's.
A trip to Kenyon Springs will fill your soul with magnificent feelings; do put some time aside to spend at Bay Spring if you're here at Chippewa River - East Fork. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Gogebic Range.

Chippewa River - East Fork, Glidden to FR164 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 21.6 miles
Average Gradient: 2 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.11889
Longitude: -90.5663

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.03629
Longitude: -90.71692

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Current weather conditions at Chippewa River - East Fork, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls
15 miles away
The Super 8 Park Falls, gateway to the Chequamegon National Forest, is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 4 mi North of Hwy 70, close to hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities. The motel features f...

Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips
26 miles away
The Super 8 Phillips is conveniently located on Hwy 13 at County Road D, adjacent to snowmobiling trails, only blocks from the Phillips Chain of Lakes and the Chequamegon National Forest. and 15 mi fr...

Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland
29 miles away
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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 Chippewa River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Chippewa River - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Bad River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake)
Bad River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Lugerville)
Bad River, Ashland County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Flambeau River - South Fork, Price County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (Simon Road Landing)
 Ski Areas Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 23 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 , 58 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 76 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 77 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 113 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 118 miles away, 516 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 15 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Phillips, Phillips , 26 miles away
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 29 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 30 miles away
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Butternut Lake Campground, Butternut, 9 miles away
Lake Three - Chequamegon National Forest, Park Falls, 18 miles away
Mineral Lake - Chequamegon National Forest, Park Falls, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Chippewa River - East Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 38 miles away
 Lakes Near Chippewa River - East Fork

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