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.

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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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.
 

   

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
Ski Brule, Michigan , 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 63 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 68 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 107 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 111 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 123 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 127 miles away, 700 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
Iron Mountain-Days Inn, 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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