Wisconsin whitewater - Pewaukee River, Waukesha County

Waukesha county, Pewaukee to Waukesha section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     1.6 miles
  The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Pewaukee to Waukesha stretch of Pewaukee River is 1.6 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater
    rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The starting location is a short drive from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, as you can see on the road map further down. Pewaukee River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Pewaukee
to Waukesha section is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Pewaukee River. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's while Pewaukee River overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Silurian Spring.
The
 
annual rain here at Pewaukee River is about average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month is February.

Pewaukee River, Pewaukee to Waukesha road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 1.6 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.04601
Longitude: -88.22545

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.03968
Longitude: -88.21058

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Current weather conditions at Pewaukee River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WAUKESHA 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Lake Country, Pewaukee
Only minutes from downtown Milwaukee and many Lakes and recreational areas. Also close to several Office Parks in Pewaukee, Sussex, Brookfield, Waukesha and Hartland. All Comfort Suites are smoke free...

Marriott Milwaukee West, Waukesha
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Ramada Limited Waukesha-Milwaukee West, Waukesha
2 miles away
The Ramada Limited Waukesaha - Milwaukee West is located off Hwy 18 / Moreland Blvd. We serve the communities of Brookfield and Milwaukee and are an ideal location for shopping, dining and visiting n...



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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 Pewaukee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pewaukee River.
 Whitewater Near Pewaukee River:
Menomonee River, Waukesha County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge)
Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River)
Menomonee River, Milwaukee County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch)
Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park)
Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam)
Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge)
White River, Walworth County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Lake Geneva to Lyons)
Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street)
 Ski Areas Near Pewaukee River:
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 16 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 21 miles away, 388 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 23 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 25 miles away, 211 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 28 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 45 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 52 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 Pewaukee River:
Comfort Suites Lake Country, Pewaukee , 1 miles away
Marriott Milwaukee West, Waukesha , 1 miles away
Ramada Limited Waukesha-Milwaukee West, Waukesha , 2 miles away
Best Western Waukesha Grand, Pewaukee , 3 miles away
Select Inn Waukesha, Waukesha , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pewaukee River:
Country View Campground, Mukwonago, 11 miles away
Camp Journal-boy Scouts-ameri, Hartford, 14 miles away
Pine woods Campground, Dousman, 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pewaukee River:
Moor Downs Golf Course, Waukesha , 2 miles away
Deer Haven Golf Course, New Berlin , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Pewaukee River

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