Wisconsin whitewater - Menominee River, Marinette County Marinette county, Niagara to Highway 8 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.9 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Iron Mountain it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Niagara to Highway     8 section is one of them. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Niagara to Highway 8 section of Menominee River in Marinette County is 2.9 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm months at Menominee River temperatures are mostly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight   lows during the wintertime for Menominee River tend to be in the-10's. Menominee River gets a normal amount of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually September, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Sand Portage Falls; a trip to Sand Portage Falls will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings. Menominee River, Niagara to Highway 8 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 2.9 miles Average Gradient: 15 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.7675 Longitude: -87.9814 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.75722 Longitude: -87.93778 Paddler input for Menominee River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Menominee River, Wisconsin Local climate location: BRULE ISLAND 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Menominee River.   Whitewater Near Menominee River: Pemebonwon - North Branch, Marinette County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.4 miles long (Smalley Falls to Long Slide Falls) Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road) Menominee River, Marinette County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Quiver Falls) Sturgeon River, Dickinson County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.7 miles long (Sturgeon Dam) Pike River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141) Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls) Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls) Pike River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (to Barker Road) Menominee River, Marinette / Menominee County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 0.2 miles long (Pemene Falls) Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)   Ski Areas Near Menominee River: Norway Mountain, Michigan , 6 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 53 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 65 miles away, 200 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 82 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 111 miles away, 214 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 116 miles away, 265 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 119 miles away, 200 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 126 miles away, 700 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 127 miles away, 641 vertical feet   Hotels Near Menominee River: Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway , 4 miles away Iron Mountain-Days Inn, Iron Mountain , 5 miles away Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 7 miles away Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Menominee River: Kenkae Travel Park and Store, Vulcan, 6 miles away Iron Mountain Campgrounds, Iron Mountain, 9 miles away Tranquil Vista Campgrounds, Pembine, 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Menominee River: Norway City Oak Crest Golf Course, Norway , 3 miles away