Wisconsin whitewater - Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County Ozaukee county, Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     2.7 miles   The scenic beauty of Ozaukee County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge stretch of Milwaukee River in Wisconsin is 2.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No need to look hard for hotels,     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge stretch is one of them. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: At Milwaukee River through the summertime months highs are in the 80's; the overnight is slightly cooler of course, ordinarily in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Milwaukee River are in the 0's. Milwaukee   River is a good place of normal rain; through September this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Milwaukee River, Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 2.7 miles Average Gradient: 21 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.30892 Longitude: -87.95163 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.2946 Longitude: -87.94371 Paddler input for Milwaukee River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Milwaukee River, Wisconsin Local climate location: WEST BEND 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Baymont Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Grafton, Grafton 2 miles away The Baymont Inn and Suites of Milwaukee Grafton, WI is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Whether you are here for Business or Leisure... Saukville/Port Washington Super 8 Motel, Saukville 4 miles away Off HWY 43 surrounding Grafton, Port Washington, Cedarburg and Mequon Close to many area attractions such as the County Zoo, State Fair, Parkgrounds Summer Fest Parkgrounds, Miller Park, Bradley Cente... The Chalet Motel of Mequon, Mequon 5 miles away The Chalet Motel of Mequon. . Your Home away from home . We invite you to experience our award-winning hospitality. Owners Linda Walsh and Bob Briese were awarded the Mequon/Thiensville Business...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Milwaukee River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Milwaukee River, Wisconsin. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wisconsin Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Milwaukee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Milwaukee River.   Whitewater Near Milwaukee River: Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park) Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) Menomonee River, Waukesha County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) Menomonee River, Milwaukee County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) Pewaukee River, Waukesha County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha) Sheboygan River, Sheboygan County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 0.5 miles long (downtown Sheboygan Falls) Root River, Racine County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park)   Ski Areas Near Milwaukee River: Sunburst, Wisconsin , 21 miles away, 214 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 23 miles away, 200 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 38 miles away, 205 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 43 miles away, 200 vertical feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 44 miles away, 260 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 44 miles away, 388 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 46 miles away, 211 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 62 miles away, 180 vertical feet Villa Olivia, Illinois , 68 miles away, 180 vertical feet Four Lakes, Illinois , 77 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Milwaukee River: Baymont Inn & Suites Milwaukee/Grafton, Grafton , 2 miles away Saukville/Port Washington Super 8 Motel, Saukville , 4 miles away The Chalet Motel of Mequon, Mequon , 5 miles away Best Western Quiet House & Suites, Mequon , 5 miles away Candlewood Suites MILWAUKEE N-BROWN DEER/MEQUON, Milwaukee , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Milwaukee River: Wisconsin Vacation Svc, Milwaukee, 10 miles away Lazy Day's Camp Ground, West Bend, 14 miles away Willow Mill Campsite, Rio, 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Milwaukee River: Edgewater Golf Club, Grafton , 2 miles away Mequon Country Club, Mequon , 3 miles away Mee-Kwon Park Golf Course, Mequon , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Milwaukee River