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   This section of Chippewa River - West Fork is 7.4 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem 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. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Chippewa River - West Fork is a good place of normal rain; during the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. All through the summertime here at Chippewa River - West Fork, high temperatures typically get into the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at 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 Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 108 miles away, 641 vertical feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 108 miles away, 516 vertical feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 109 miles away, 260 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 Hayward Super 8 Motel, 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 Park Falls 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