Wisconsin whitewater - Marengo River, Bayfield County

Bayfield county, Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     10.8 miles
  The Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road section of Marengo River in Wisconsin is 10.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Bayfield County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting
    or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy.
And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual rainfall here at Marengo River is about average; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. For the period of the warmest time of the year here at Marengo River, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 10's while Marengo River night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the-10's.
 

Marengo River, Town Hall Road to Four Corner Store Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 10.8 miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.35551
Longitude: -90.97819

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.41003
Longitude: -90.94561

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Current weather conditions at Marengo River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: PORT WING 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Marengo River.
 Whitewater Near Marengo River:
White River, Bayfield/Ashland County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 13.6 miles long (Maple Ridge Road to Flowage)
Marengo River, Bayfield County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 6.6 miles long (FR 194 to FR 384)
White River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 0.8 miles long (Highway 112 to Highway 13)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.5 miles long (Mineral Lake to Mineral Lake Rd)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Bad River, Ashland County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Bad River, Ashland County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Chippewa River - West Fork, Sawyer County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 7.4 miles long (Moose Lake Dam to West Fork Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Marengo River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 39 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 51 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 60 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 63 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 67 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 69 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 93 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 109 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 112 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Marengo River:
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 10 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 10 miles away
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 14 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 15 miles away
Comfort Suites Hayward, Hayward , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Marengo River:
Day Lake Campground, Ashland County, 10 miles away
Chippewa River Campground, Sawyer County, 15 miles away
Memorial Campground, Bayfield County, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Marengo River:
North Country Trail, Ashland County , 13 miles away
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 13 miles away
Rock Lake National Recreation Trail, Bayfield County , 16 miles away
Virgin Pine Trail, Bayfield County , 19 miles away
Black Lake Trail, Ashland County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Marengo River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 23 miles away
 Lakes Near Marengo River

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