Wisconsin whitewater - Eau Claire River, Marathon County
Marathon
county,
Nolan Road to Highway 52 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 2.8 miles
If you're coming from Merrill it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Marathon County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is
short so no need to bring snacks. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Nolan Road to Highway 52 section is one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Nolan
Road to Highway 52 section of Eau Claire River is 2.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer at Eau Claire River highs are frequently in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and winter nights come
with lows in the-10's to Eau Claire River. Eau Claire River is a good site of typical rain; September is when you get the most rain here, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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