Wisconsin whitewater - Menomonee River, Milwaukee County Milwaukee county, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Menomonee River in Milwaukee County is 4.8 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West     Allis, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Menomonee River you will meet lots of folks from nearby Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Menomonee River; August is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Through the summer here at Menomonee River, high temperatures   typically reach the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 20's, and overnight lows throughout the winter for Menomonee River tend to be in the 10's. Menomonee River, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.8 miles Average Gradient: 19 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.05467 Longitude: -88.04635 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.04094 Longitude: -87.96782 Paddler input for Menomonee River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Menomonee River, Wisconsin Local climate location: MILWAUKEE MT MARY COL 0 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Woods View Inn, Milwaukee 2 miles away The Best Western Woods View Inn is minutes away from Miller Park, the Milwaukee Mile,Pettit National Ice Center and the Milwaukee County Zoo. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Best Wes... Crowne Plaza Hotel MILWAUKEE WEST, Wauwatosa 2 miles away #1 Crowne Plaza in Guest Satisfaction Welcomes You! 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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.       These outdoors activities are available near Menomonee River.   Whitewater Near Menomonee River: Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 1 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) Menomonee River, Waukesha County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 13 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) Pewaukee River, Waukesha County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha) Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) Root River, Racine County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park) Pike River, Kenosha County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.8 miles long (Petrifying Springs to Lathrop)   Ski Areas Near Menomonee River: Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 24 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 27 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 30 miles away, 260 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 33 miles away, 205 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 33 miles away, 388 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 34 miles away, 211 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois , 50 miles away, 180 vertical feet Villa Olivia, Illinois , 54 miles away, 180 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 64 miles away, 200 vertical feet Four Lakes, Illinois , 64 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Menomonee River: Best Western Woods View Inn, Milwaukee , 2 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel MILWAUKEE WEST, Wauwatosa , 2 miles away Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West, Milwaukee , 3 miles away Super 8 Wauwatosa/Med Ctr/Mil West, Wauwatosa , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express MILWAUKEE-WEST MEDICAL CENTER, Wauwatosa , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Menomonee River: Wisconsin Vacation Svc, Milwaukee, 3 miles away Oak Creek Estates, Milwaukee, 7 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Caledonia, 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Menomonee River: New Berlin Hills Golf Course, New Berlin , 5 miles away