Wisconsin whitewater - Red Cedar River, Dunn County

Dunn county, Menomonie to Irvington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     3.9 miles
  This stretch of Red Cedar River in Wisconsin is 3.9 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Menomonie, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Dunn County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
    Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are no other stretches to paddle along Red Cedar River
than the Menomonie to Irvington stretch. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
The friendly folks of Menomonie like to hang out nearby. At Red Cedar River during the long summer days highs are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 20's; overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Red Cedar River tend to be in the-10's.
From a rain point of view Red Cedar River is a rather normal place; June is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February.
 

Red Cedar River, Menomonie to Irvington road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 3.9 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.88394
Longitude: -91.93054

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.83622
Longitude: -91.95366

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Current weather conditions at Red Cedar River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: CUMBERLAND 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Menomonie, Menomonie
2 miles away
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Holiday Manor Inn & Conf. Cntr., Menomonie
2 miles away
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Americinn - Menomonie, Wi, Menomonie
2 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Menomonie, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Menomonie, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Red Cedar River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Red Cedar River.
 Whitewater Near Red Cedar River:
Chippewa River, Eau Claire County , 30 miles away, Class II - 0.5 miles long (Downtown EauClaire)
 Ski Areas Near Red Cedar River:
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 50 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 52 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 56 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 57 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 59 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 93 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 98 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 131 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Red Cedar River:
Super 8 Motel - Menomonie, Menomonie , 2 miles away
Holiday Manor Inn & Conf. Cntr., Menomonie , 2 miles away
Americinn - Menomonie, Wi, Menomonie , 2 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Menomonie Wi, Menomonie , 2 miles away
Comfort Inn Menomonie, Menomonie , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Red Cedar River:
Edgewater Acres Campground, Menomonie, 1 miles away
Menomonie Campground, Dunn County, 3 miles away
Twin Springs Resort Campground, Menomonie, 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Red Cedar River:
Saint Croix National Scenic River, Saint Croix Falls - WI , 55 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Red Cedar River:
Pinewood Golf Course, Menomonie , 1 miles away
Menomonie Golf & Country Club, Menomonie , 2 miles away
Chippewa Valley Golf Club, Menomonie , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Red Cedar River

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