Wisconsin whitewater - Popple River, Florence County

Florence county, Morgan Lake Road to Pine River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     11.2 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 better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Morgan Lake Road to Pine River stretch of Popple River in Florence County is 11.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Iron Mountain, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There's camping available near Popple River. If you have
    the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The nature scenery of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Morgan Lake Road to Pine River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river
system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Popple River; August is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
Summertime highs at Popple River regularly tend to be in the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit chillier of course, frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Popple River.
 

Popple River, Morgan Lake Road to Pine River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 11.2 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.76333
Longitude: -88.46313

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.83943
Longitude: -88.3387

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Current weather conditions at Popple River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: STAMBAUGH 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River
21 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...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain
24 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% ...

Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain
24 miles away
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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 Popple River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Popple River.
 Whitewater Near Popple River:
Pine River, Florence County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101)
Pine River, Florence County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.3 miles long (Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade)
Pine River, Florence County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 2.2 miles long (LaSalle Falls to Power Dam Road)
Popple River, Florence County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road)
Paint River, Iron County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.8 miles long (Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids)
Peshtigo River, Forest/Marinette County , 13 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6.1 miles long (FS2134 to Goodman Park Rd)
Peshtigo River, Marinette County , 14 miles away, Class I-II+(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Benson Lake Road to Goodman Park)
Brule River, Forest/Florence County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Highway 189 to FS2150)
Peshtigo River, Forest County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (FS 2131 to FS 2134)
Brule River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3.4 miles long (Brule River Dam to Ryneers Road)
 Ski Areas Near Popple River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 23 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 95 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 97 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 112 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 114 miles away, 638 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Popple River:
Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 24 miles away
Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 24 miles away
Americas Best Inns-Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Popple River:
Lake Hilbert Campground, Fence, 5 miles away
Laura-Gordon Lakes Campground, Forest County, 9 miles away
Perch Lake Campground, Florence County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Popple River:
Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 10 miles away
Dendro Eco Trail, Forest County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Popple River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Popple River

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