Wisconsin whitewater - Pike River, Marinette County

Marinette county, to Barker Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.4 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The to Barker Road stretch of Pike River in Wisconsin is 3.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the to Barker Road section is just one of many. The
    nature scenery of Marinette County and the water flowing gracefully down Pike River will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to
drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Marinette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summer months highs here at Pike River get into the 80's, and throughout summer nights
 
temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Pike River are in the 0's. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Pike River; September is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is February.

Pike River, to Barker Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.4 miles
Average Gradient: 20 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.49549
Longitude: -87.90492

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.47056
Longitude: -87.87248

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Current weather conditions at Pike River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWT 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pike River.
 Whitewater Near Pike River:
Pike River, Marinette County , 4 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)
Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls)
Menominee River, Marinette / Menominee County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 0.2 miles long (Pemene Falls)
Menominee River, Marinette County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Quiver Falls)
Pemebonwon - North Branch, Marinette County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.4 miles long (Smalley Falls to Long Slide Falls)
Menominee River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.9 miles long (Niagara to Highway 8)
Sturgeon River, Dickinson County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.7 miles long (Sturgeon Dam)
Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)
 Ski Areas Near Pike River:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 15 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 59 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 63 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pike River:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 9 miles away
Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz , 14 miles away
Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway , 15 miles away
Days Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 18 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pike River:
Shakey Lakes Park, Stephenson, 6 miles away
Amberg Campgrounds and Bar, Amberg, 8 miles away
Tranquil Vista Campgrounds, Pembine, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pike River:
Green Acres Golf Course, Pembine , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Pike River

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