Wisconsin whitewater - Root River, Racine County Racine county, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     0.4 miles   Very fun stretch of river, if there is water.  The root is best paddled the day after a rainfall.  Check the reports, it is not worth your time if the water is below 250cfs.  That is the absolute minimum.  There are 2 fun waves to surf, 3 in very high water.  Bring playboats, this stretch of whitewater is only about 500 yards.  Both waves have pretty good washout, there is a small hole on the lower wave, but not bad. Says Andy If you're coming from Racine it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road     map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Racine County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Root River. This is an extremely short stretch so no need to bring snacks. This section of Root River in Wisconsin is 0.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Horlick Dam to Quarry Park stretch is the only paddling stretch   along Root River. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months at Root River highs are generally in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are typically in the 20's, and night lows during the winter for Root River tend to be in the 10's. The yearly rainfall here at Root River is about average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Root River, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 0.4 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.75207 Longitude: -87.82403 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.74656 Longitude: -87.82306 Paddler input for Root River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Root River, Wisconsin Local climate location: MILWAUKEE MT MARY COL 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Racine - Days Inn Riverside, Racine Located on Scenic Root River overlooking Horlick Dam. One of the largest fishing spots for King Salmon & Lake Trout in our own backyard. Spring you can fish for Rainbow Trout and in fall fish for King... Fairfield Inn By Marriott Racine, Racine 3 miles away Our Fairfield Inn is conveniently located off I-94 on Highway 20 close to all Racine has to offer. We are 20 minutes south of Milwaukee and 1 hour north of Chicago. Renovated in 2003, our hotel f... Microtel Inn and Suites Racine, Racine 3 miles away This Microtel Inn and Suites hotel in Racine, Wisconsin offers vacation or business accommodations at discount hotel rates, featuring comfortable single, double and suite guestrooms. Special extended-...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Root River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Root River, 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. Outdoors Recreation Near Racine, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Racine, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Root River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Root River.   Whitewater Near Root River: Pike River, Kenosha County , 5 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.8 miles long (Petrifying Springs to Lathrop) Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) Honey Creek, Milwaukee County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) Menomonee River, Milwaukee County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge) Menomonee River, Waukesha County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park)   Ski Areas Near Root River: Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin , 28 miles away, 260 vertical feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 211 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin , 42 miles away, 388 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 43 miles away, 200 vertical feet Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois , 45 miles away, 180 vertical feet Villa Olivia, Illinois , 46 miles away, 180 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 47 miles away, 214 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 49 miles away, 205 vertical feet Four Lakes, Illinois , 52 miles away, 100 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 69 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Root River: Racine - Days Inn Riverside, Racine , 0 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Racine, Racine , 3 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Racine, Racine , 3 miles away Radisson Inn Harbourwalk, Racine , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Racine, Racine , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Root River: Jellystone Park Camp Resort, Caledonia, 8 miles away Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Caledonia, 8 miles away Cliffside Park, Sturtevant, 10 miles away   National Parks Near Root River: Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, Lockport - IL , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Root River: Shoop Park Golf Course, Racine , 4 miles away