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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nature scenery of Sawyer County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Chippewa River - West Fork in Wisconsin is 7.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great
    reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly
about the general area:
For the period of the summer months at Chippewa River - West Fork temperatures are typically in the 70's while overnight lows are regularly in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 10's, and night lows in the-10's for Chippewa River - West Fork. Chippewa River - West Fork is a good site of normal rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Chippewa River - West Fork, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WINTER 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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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 - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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
Ramada Inn Hayward, 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

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