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
The Niagara to Highway 8 section of Menominee River is 2.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The starting location is a short drive from Iron Mountain, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. 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 many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. Lodging is available
near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Menominee River. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the water flowing gracefully down Menominee
River will make you feel great. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.
Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Menominee River; during September this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. All through the summer at Menominee River temperatures are typically in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend
down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Menominee River. Sand Portage Falls is always fun to check out, and a short journey to Sand Portage Falls is always worthwhile.
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