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 you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Marinette, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Not too
many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The to Barker Road stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good
walking shoes. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The to Barker Road stretch of Pike River in Marinette County is 3.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Pike River.
Briefly about the general area: Pike River is a good location of normal precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly September, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. For the period of the summertime at
Pike River highs are typically in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Pike River.
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