Wisconsin whitewater - Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County Sawyer county, Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7.4 miles   The Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge stretch of Chippewa River - West Fork is 7.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wisconsin you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.     A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Chippewa River - West Fork gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. At Chippewa River - West Fork during the long summer days highs are in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 10's; overnight lows in the-10's for Chippewa River - West Fork.   Chippewa River - West Fork, Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 7.4 miles Average Gradient: 8 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.0326 Longitude: -91.07598 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.96476 Longitude: -91.12503 Paddler input for Chippewa River - West Fork, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chippewa River - West Fork, Wisconsin Local climate location: WINTER 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith 26 miles away BRAND NEW AmericInn Lodge & Suites in Ladysmith. Offering a completely SMOKE FREE environment, High Speed and Wireless Internet access with Continental breakfast and fresh waffles. Business and leisur... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Eau Claire, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Chippewa River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chippewa River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Chippewa River - East Fork, Sawyer County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Blaisdell Lake to Winter Dam) Chippewa River, Sawyer County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 9.4 miles long (Belille Falls) Marengo River, Bayfield County , 17 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 6.6 miles long (FR 194 to FR 384) Marengo River, Bayfield County , 21 miles away, Class II-III+ - 10.8 miles long (Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road) Chippewa River - East Fork, Ashland/Sawyer County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 14.2 miles long (Stockfarm Bridge to Blaisdell lake) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd) Flambeau River, Rusk County , 24 miles away, Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing) White River, Bayfield/Ashland County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 13.6 miles long (Maple Ridge Road to Flowage) Flambeau River - North Fork, Sawyer County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Babbs Island to Hervas Camp Landing) Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 27 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)   Ski Areas Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 30 miles away, 350 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 52 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 80 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 82 miles away, 638 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 84 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Americinn Lodge Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 26 miles away Americinn - Ladysmith, Wi, Ladysmith , 26 miles away Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 26 miles away Super 8 Motel Hayward Wisconsin, Hayward , 26 miles away Flat Creek Inn and Suites, Hayward , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Boulder Lodge Resort, Hayward, 5 miles away Chippewa River Campground, Sawyer County, 8 miles away Blueberry Campground, Sawyer County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Rock Lake National Recreation Trail, Bayfield County , 9 miles away Tuscobia State Trail, Sawyer County , 9 miles away Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 12 miles away North Country Trail, Ashland County , 14 miles away Virgin Pine Trail, Bayfield County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 44 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chippewa River - West Fork: Ross ' Teal Lake Lodge & Teal Wing Golf Club, Hayward , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Chippewa River - West Fork