Wisconsin whitewater - Pine River, Florence County

Florence county, Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     9.3 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Iron Mountain, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pine River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Pine River is 9.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) section. 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 stretch is
    mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back
for more. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Pine River; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the summer months at Pine River highs are regularly in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Daytime
 
highs during the winter are in the 10's while Pine River night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the-10's.
While you're here at Pine River you can take a hike along the Lauterman Trail.

Pine River, Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 9.3 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.89296
Longitude: -88.55848

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.90218
Longitude: -88.42129

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Current weather conditions at Pine River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: STAMBAUGH 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River
14 miles away
The inviting town of Iron River awaits you. The centrally located AmericInn Lodge and Suites is ready to be your home away from home. You will want to make plans to attend the many festivals, gallerie...

Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood
29 miles away
Stay at this Lakewood, Wisconsin hotel and enjoy tranquil surroundings and natural beauty abundant with wildlife. The Best Western Lakewood Lodge is conveniently located in the heart of the Nicolet N...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain
30 miles away
Conveniently located on US2/ 141/ M95 , the brand new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites of Iron Mountain is proud to offer 100% nonsmoking accommodations. Our amenities include a heated indoor pool...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Pine River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pine River.
 Whitewater Near Pine River:
Brule River, Forest/Florence County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Highway 189 to FS2150)
Popple River, Florence County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road)
Pine River, Florence County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101)
Popple River, Florence County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River)
Pine River, Forest/Florence County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 22.2 miles long (Highway 55 to Chipmunk Rapids)
Paint River, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 5.6 miles long (Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road)
Peshtigo River, Forest County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (FS 2131 to FS 2134)
Pine River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 2.2 miles long (LaSalle Falls to Power Dam Road)
Paint River, Iron County , 16 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.8 miles long (Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids)
Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 17 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd)
 Ski Areas Near Pine River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 16 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 80 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 92 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 101 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 102 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 106 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 108 miles away, 465 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pine River:
Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 14 miles away
Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 29 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 30 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pine River:
Perch Lake Campground, Florence County, 2 miles away
Lauterman Lake Walk-In Campground, Florence County, 2 miles away
Chipmunk Rapids Campground, Florence County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Pine River:
Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 3 miles away
Dendro Eco Trail, Forest County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Pine River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 59 miles away
 Lakes Near Pine River

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