Wisconsin whitewater - Eau Claire River, Marathon County
Marathon
county,
Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III(IV) 4.6 miles
The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The starting point is not too far from Stevens Point, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. You might
have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are some good sections to paddle in this river
system, the Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road section is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road section of Eau Claire River is 4.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater. There's camping available near Eau Claire River.
Briefly about the general area: At Eau Claire River during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer
temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are regularly in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Eau Claire River. An average amount of rain falls at Eau Claire River; the month with most of the rain is September; February is the month with the least moisture.
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