Wisconsin whitewater - Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County

Marinette county, Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     3.2 miles
  The Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls stretch of Pike River - North Branch is 3.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. If you're coming from Iron Mountain it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite
    a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good
exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
Eighteenfoot Falls is a gorgeous location to stop by while you're at Pike River - North Branch, and if you're hooked on cool geologic features try Blueberry Point. The amount of rain that falls at Pike River - North Branch
 
is close to the national average; September is the month that gets the most rain while February is generally the driest month.
Bull Falls is a splendid local attraction. Throughout the months of summer, highs usually are in the 70's at Pike River - North Branch. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are frequently in the 20's with temperatures at Pike River - North Branch dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.

Pike River - North Branch, Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 23 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.60752
Longitude: -88.11644

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.57755
Longitude: -88.13355

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Local climate location: BRULE ISLAND 1 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 - North Branch.
 Whitewater Near Pike River - North Branch:
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4.9 miles long (FR510)
Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls)
Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road)
Pike River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)
Pemebonwon - North Branch, Marinette County , 14 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)
Pine River, Florence County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 2.2 miles long (LaSalle Falls to Power Dam Road)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7.8 miles long (Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Pike River - North Branch:
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 20 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 66 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 77 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pike River - North Branch:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 9 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 13 miles away
Days Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 13 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pike River - North Branch:
Tranquil Vista Campgrounds, Pembine, 7 miles away
Amberg Campgrounds and Bar, Amberg, 9 miles away
Thornton's Whitewater Rafting Resort, Athelstane, 13 miles away

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