Wisconsin whitewater - Menomonee River, Waukesha County

Waukesha county, Main Street bridge to next bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     0.4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're coming from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The natural beauty of Waukesha County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There are campgrounds
    quite near the river where you can camp. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there
are a few others too. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
There are plenty of folks from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis here at Menomonee River. From a rain point of view Menomonee River is a reasonably normal site; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain while February is generally the driest month.
For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Menomonee River reach the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 20's, and night lows in the 0's for Menomonee River.
 

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.17921
Longitude: -88.11438

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.17505
Longitude: -88.10908

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Current weather conditions at Menomonee River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WEST BEND 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Milwaukee/Germantown Super 8 Motel, Germantown
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Country Inn And Sutes By Carlson Germantown, Germantown
2 miles away
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Americinn - Germantown, Wi, Germantown
2 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Menomonee River.
 Whitewater Near Menomonee River:
Menomonee River, Milwaukee County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch)
Pewaukee River, Waukesha County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha)
Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River)
Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park)
Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge)
Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam)
Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street)
Root River, Racine County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park)
 Ski Areas Near Menomonee River:
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 14 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 26 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 31 miles away, 388 vertical feet
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 34 miles away, 211 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 35 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 53 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 54 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 59 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Four Lakes, Illinois , 70 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Menomonee River:
Milwaukee/Germantown Super 8 Motel, Germantown , 1 miles away
Country Inn And Sutes By Carlson Germantown, Germantown , 2 miles away
Americinn - Germantown, Wi, Germantown , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Germantown, Wisconsin, Germantown , 3 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Park Place, Milwaukee , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Menomonee River:
Wisconsin Vacation Svc, Milwaukee, 9 miles away
Lake Lenwood Beach and Campground, West Bend, 14 miles away
Lazy Day's Camp Ground, West Bend, 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Menomonee River:
Kettle Hills Golf Course, Richfield , 8 miles away
Arrowhead Golf Course, Richfield , 8 miles away

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