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. New Wood River, to Tesch Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 4.1 miles Average Gradient: 18 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.26799 Longitude: -89.85622 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.23759 Longitude: -89.80468 Paddler input for New Wood River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at New Wood River, Wisconsin Local climate location: PRENTICE 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Merrill Super 8 Motel, Merrill 13 miles away The Super 8 Merrill is conveniently located off of Hwy 51 at Exit 208/Hwy 64, just 5 mi from the MARC Center. The motel features free High Speed Wireless Internet, indoor heated pool with whirlpool ... Americinn - Merrill, Wi, Merrill 13 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 nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodate... Pine Ridge Inn, Merrill 13 miles away The Pine Ridge Inn is a pet friendly hotel located in Merrill, WI with 40 rooms, swimming pool, 10 person whirlpool, Free Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet, Satellite Television, in-room c...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on New Wood River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on New Wood 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 Merrill, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to New Wood River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near New Wood River.   Whitewater Near New Wood River: Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls) Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County , 16 miles away, Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road) Pine River, Lincoln County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd) Prairie River, Lincoln County , 18 miles away, Class II - 3.9 miles long (Haymeadow Creek to Prairie Road) Wisconsin River, Marathon County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course) Black Creek, Marathon County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road) Trappe River, Marathon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road) Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 25 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Camp 10 to Menard Isle)   Ski Areas Near New Wood River: Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 19 miles away, 700 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 61 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 62 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 68 miles away, 400 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 265 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 77 miles away, 641 vertical feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 250 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 460 vertical feet   Hotels Near New Wood River: Merrill Super 8 Motel, Merrill , 13 miles away Americinn - Merrill, Wi, Merrill , 13 miles away Pine Ridge Inn, Merrill , 13 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Tomahawk , 14 miles away Best Western Lake-Aire Motel & Resort, Tomahawk , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near New Wood River: Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, 10 miles away Muskellunge Resort, Tomahawk, 16 miles away Terrace View Campsites, Tomahawk, 17 miles away   Lakes Near New Wood River