Wisconsin whitewater - Pine River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Center Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Center Rd stretch of Pine River is 2.2 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Center Rd stretch is the only paddling stretch along Pine River. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available
    very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a short drive
from Merrill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Pine River; September is when you get the most rain here while February is frequently the driest month. Pine Dells is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Pine River.
For the period of the summertime highs here at Pine River get into the 80's with night lows in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Pine River dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.
 

Pine River, Center Rd road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 2.2 miles
Average Gradient: 17 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.15705
Longitude: -89.59722

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.13469
Longitude: -89.62262

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Current weather conditions at Pine River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: MERRILL 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Pine Ridge Inn, Merrill
3 miles away
The Pine Ridge Inn is a pet friendly hotel located in Merrill, WI with 40 rooms, swimming pool, 10 person whirlpool, Free Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless Internet, Satellite Television, in-room c...

Americinn - Merrill, Wi, Merrill
4 miles away
Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodate...

Merrill Super 8 Motel, Merrill
4 miles away
The Super 8 Merrill is conveniently located off of Hwy 51 at Exit 208/Hwy 64, just 5 mi from the MARC Center. The motel features free High Speed Wireless Internet, indoor heated pool with whirlpool ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, 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:
Prairie River, Lincoln County , 6 miles away, Class II - 3.9 miles long (Haymeadow Creek to Prairie Road)
Trappe River, Marathon County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road)
Wisconsin River, Marathon County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course)
Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls)
New Wood River, Lincoln County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road)
Eau Claire River, Marathon County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.6 miles long (Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road)
Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Camp 10 to Menard Isle)
Eau Claire River, Marathon County , 23 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Nolan Road to Highway 52)
Wisconsin River, Oneida County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 0.3 miles long (Rhinelander)
Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County , 30 miles away, Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road)
 Ski Areas Near Pine River:
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 12 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 58 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 71 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 71 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 82 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 82 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pine River:
Pine Ridge Inn, Merrill , 3 miles away
Americinn - Merrill, Wi, Merrill , 4 miles away
Merrill Super 8 Motel, Merrill , 4 miles away
Wausau Inn, Wausau , 9 miles away
Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pine River:
Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, 6 miles away
Rib Mountain State Park, Wausau, 11 miles away
Brookside Village, Schofield, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pine River:
Merrill Public Golf Club, Merrill , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Pine River

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