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Wisconsin whitewater - Menomonee River, Waukesha County
Waukesha
county,
Main Street bridge to next bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 0.4 miles
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The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The starting location is a reasonable drive |
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from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section is
| very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This section of Menomonee River in Wisconsin is 0.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section.
Briefly about the general area:
Menomonee River is a good place of common precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly September, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. For the period of the summertime months, highs typically are in the 80's at Menomonee River, and during summer nights temperatures | |
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are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Menomonee River temperatures dip to the 0's.
Menomonee River is a place with many visitors from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis.
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Menomonee River, Main Street bridge to next bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
0.4
miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.17921
Longitude: -88.11438
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.17505
Longitude: -88.10908
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Paddler input for Menomonee River, Wisconsin:
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Current weather conditions at Menomonee River, Wisconsin
Local climate location: WEST BEND 3 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Super 8 Germantown/Milwaukee, Germantown
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The Pride of Super 8 Germantown is conveniently located off of Hwy 41/45 at Exit 52/County Line Road, on the Northwest side of Milwaukee, just 17 miles from Miller Park, 6 miles from Cabellas, and 10...
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Germantown, Germantown
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2 miles away
The Country Inns & Suites By Carlson Germantown is located 2 miles West of downtown Germantown. Hotel features Complimentary High Speed Internet in rooms, Complimentary Continental Plus Breakfast, Co...
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Americinn - Germantown, Wi, Germantown
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2 miles away
Each AmericInn is built with solid, masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet night's sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommoda...
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All Wisconsin Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Menomonee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Menomonee River. |
| | Whitewater Near Menomonee River:
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Menomonee River, Milwaukee
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) |
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Pewaukee River, Waukesha
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha) |
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Honey Creek, Milwaukee
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) |
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Cedar Creek, Ozaukee
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park) |
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Milwaukee River, Ozaukee
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge) |
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Milwaukee River, Milwaukee
County
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) |
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Sauk Creek, Ozaukee
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) |
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Root River, Racine
County
, 29 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Menomonee River:
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Little Switzerland, Wisconsin
, 14 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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Sunburst, Wisconsin
, 18 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin
, 26 miles away, 205 vertical feet |
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Alpine Valley, Wisconsin
, 31 miles away, 388 vertical feet |
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Grand Geneva, Wisconsin
, 34 miles away, 211 vertical feet |
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Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin
, 35 miles away, 260 vertical feet |
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Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois
, 53 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Villa Olivia, Illinois
, 59 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 60 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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Four Lakes, Illinois
, 70 miles away, 100 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Menomonee River:
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Super 8 Germantown/Milwaukee, Germantown
, 1 miles away |
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Germantown, Germantown
, 2 miles away |
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Americinn - Germantown, Wi, Germantown
, 2 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express GERMANTOWN (NW MILWAUKEE), Germantown
, 3 miles away |
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Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Park Place, Milwaukee
, 4 miles away |
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