Wisconsin whitewater - New Wood River, Lincoln County
Lincoln
county,
to Tesch Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 4.1 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The to Tesch Road stretch of New Wood River in Wisconsin is 4.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The scenic beauty of Lincoln County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The starting location is a short drive from Merrill, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable
for an afternoon trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before
you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along New Wood River. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: New Wood River is a good spot of normal precipitation; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. All through the summertime at New Wood River highs are mostly in the 70's; the nighttime
is quite colder of course, generally in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 10's, and nighttime lows in the-10's for New Wood River.
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