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 put-in is not too far from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Waukesha County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Pewaukee River in Waukesha County is 1.6 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Pewaukee River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Pewaukee to Waukesha section is the only one. Getting a good workout and spending some
    quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more
forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
It's always fine to stop at Silurian Spring. The annual rain here at Pewaukee River is about average; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here; February is when it's
 
the driest.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Pewaukee River with night lows in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Pewaukee River through the winter usually plunge into the 10's.

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
Complimentary Breakfast and complimentary WiFi and in room MP3 Players. Full Remodel in 2007 featuring upscale Northwood's Lodge Decor with a Lobby Bar. 24 Hour Fitness Center and Business Center. 20...

Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha

The Milwaukee Marriott West, Marriott's only full service hotel in Milwaukee.

Easily accessible to major area attractions to include Miller Park, Potawatomi Casino, Wisconsin State Fair Park...


The Clarke Hotel, Waukesha
2 miles away
The Clarke Hotel is steeped in Waukesha history. Its name commemorates a prominent family of the Waukesha Springs Era. In the heart of Historic Downtown Waukesha, The Clarke Hotel and Black Trumpet Re...



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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, 225 vertical feet
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 25 miles away, 211 vertical feet
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 28 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois , 46 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Villa Olivia, Illinois , 52 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Four Lakes, Illinois , 64 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 70 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pewaukee River:
Comfort Suites Lake Country, Pewaukee , 1 miles away
Milwaukee Marriott West, Waukesha , 1 miles away
The Clarke Hotel, Waukesha , 2 miles away
Ramada Limited Waukesha-Milwaukee West, Waukesha , 2 miles away
Best Western Waukesha Grand, Pewaukee , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pewaukee River:
Country View Campground, Mukwonago, 11 miles away
Pine woods Campground, Dousman, 16 miles away
Wisconsin Vacation Svc, Milwaukee, 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

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