Wisconsin whitewater - Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County Marinette county, FR510 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.9 miles   This stretch of Pike River - South Branch in Marinette County is 4.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Iron Mountain, as you can see on the road map further down. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections     here are pretty easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Pike River - South Branch commonly tend to be in the 70's, and the night is somewhat colder of course, usually in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; nighttime lows at Pike River - South Branch throughout the wintertime generally fall into the-10's. The beauty of mother   nature reveals herself at Horseshoe Falls. Pike River - South Branch gets a common amount of yearly rain; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Pike River - South Branch, FR510 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.9 miles Average Gradient: 24 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.55325 Longitude: -88.19408 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.53681 Longitude: -88.1336 Paddler input for Pike River - South Branch, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pike River - South Branch, Wisconsin Local climate location: BRULE ISLAND 2 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 10 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... Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain 15 miles away America's Best Inn and Suites have become known for comfort, value and the friendly attention of a welcoming staff that cares. At America's Best Inns and Suites, we keep your comfort in mind and offer... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain 16 miles away Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Iron Mountain is a beautiful and historic town located within minutes of the Wisconsin border. Travelers to the Iron Mountain area will find restful, 100% ...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Pike River - South Branch, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pike River - South Branch, 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pike River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Pike River - South Branch: Pike River - North Branch, Marinette County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.2 miles long (Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls) Pike River - South Branch, Marinette County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.7 miles long (Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Goodman Park to Otter Creek) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5.1 miles long (Otter Creek) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7.8 miles long (Johnson Falls Road to Schaeffer Road) Thunder River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Veteran's Park) Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park) Pemebonwon - South Branch, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2.6 miles long (Pembine to Kremlin Road) Rat River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.3 miles long (Partridge Lane to Harper Road) Pike River, Marinette County , 15 miles away, Class II - 6.1 miles long (Highway 141)   Ski Areas Near Pike River - South Branch: Norway Mountain, Michigan , 24 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 69 miles away, 600 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 200 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 80 miles away, 200 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 265 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 214 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 107 miles away, 200 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 109 miles away, 700 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 120 miles away, 641 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pike River - South Branch: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain , 10 miles away Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 16 miles away Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pike River - South Branch: Thornton's Whitewater Rafting Resort, Athelstane, 10 miles away Tranquil Vista Campgrounds, Pembine, 10 miles away Amberg Campgrounds and Bar, Amberg, 11 miles away