Wisconsin whitewater - Menominee River, Marinette / Menominee County

Marinette / Menominee county, Pemene Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     0.2 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Marinette, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle
    in this river system, the Pemene Falls section is one of them. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number
of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section of Menominee River in Marinette / Menominee County is 0.2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
Menominee River gets a normal amount of yearly precipitation; September is the month that gets the most rain; February is when it's the driest. Through the summer highs here at Menominee River reach
 
the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Menominee River temperatures sink to the 0's.
It's always good to go to Pemene Falls, and Pemene Falls is a magnificent local attraction.

Menominee River, Pemene Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 0.2 miles
Average Gradient: 24 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.59329
Longitude: -87.7764

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.59329
Longitude: -87.7764

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Current weather conditions at Menominee River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWT 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway
13 miles away
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18 miles away
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20 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan, the metro area neareast to Menominee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Menominee River.
 Whitewater Near Menominee River:
Menominee River, Marinette County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Quiver Falls)
Pike River, Marinette County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (to Barker Road)
Sturgeon River, Dickinson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.7 miles long (Sturgeon Dam)
Pemebonwon - North Branch, Marinette County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.4 miles long (Smalley Falls to Long Slide Falls)
Pike River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)
Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road)
Menominee River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.9 miles long (Niagara to Highway 8)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls)
Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)
 Ski Areas Near Menominee River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 11 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 51 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 54 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 106 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 114 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 120 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Homestead, Michigan , 129 miles away, 375 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 131 miles away, 205 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Menominee River:
Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway , 13 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 18 miles away
Iron Mountain-Days Inn, Iron Mountain , 20 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Menominee River:
Shakey Lakes Park, Stephenson, 9 miles away
Kenkae Travel Park and Store, Vulcan, 11 miles away
Stephenson Motel, Stephenson, 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Menominee River:
Green Acres Golf Course, Pembine , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Menominee River

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