Wisconsin whitewater - Marengo River, Gogebic Range, Bayfield County
Bayfield
county,
FR 194 to FR 384 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III(V+) 6.6 miles
The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Marengo River in Wisconsin is 6.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(V+) section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Wisconsin
you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of
good spots. The FR 194 to FR 384 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip.
Briefly about the general area: A common amount of rain falls here at Marengo River; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Throughout the summertime here at Marengo River, high temperatures usually get into the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's.
High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 10's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Marengo River descend into the-10's.
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