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 Paddler input for Pike River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pike River, Wisconsin Local climate location: IRON MTN-KINGSFORD WWT 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain 9 miles away Our gorgeous newly constructed hotel is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's Dickinson County. Iron Mountain is a city for every season. Downhill and cross-country skiing, fishing, hunting, sh... Best Western Crivitz Lodge, Crivitz 14 miles away Experience peace and tranquility in a natural setting at this Crivitz, Wisconsin hotel offering guests free high-speed Internet and a continental breakfast. The Best Western Crivitz Lodge is conveni... Americinn - Norway, Mi, Norway 15 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...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Pike River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pike 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 Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marinette, Wisconsin-Michigan, the metro area neareast to Pike River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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