Wisconsin whitewater - Skillet Creek, Sauk County

Sauk county, Gasser Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.8 miles
  The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The Gasser Road section of Skillet Creek is 1.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it
    is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section is quite short
so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The put-in is not too far from Baraboo, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
A spree to Skillet Falls will fill your spirit with fine feelings, and on a brilliant day you can take a hike along the Bluff Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Skillet Creek; throughout September this area sees the most rain while January is ordinarily the driest month.
The region where Skillet Creek is, is dominated by the South Range,
 
and there is a fine hiking trail nearby called the West Bluff Trail. This river has it all. For the period of the days of summer at Skillet Creek temperatures are regularly in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while Skillet Creek night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's.

Skillet Creek, Gasser Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.8 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.44517
Longitude: -89.77183

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.45259
Longitude: -89.7916

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Current weather conditions at Skillet Creek, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: REEDSBURG 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Park Plaza Baraboo, Baraboo
2 miles away
-Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room are located on the fourth floor -Full service restaurant and bar attached to the hotel -Located 8 miles from Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin -Newly remodeled in 2005 ...

Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo
2 miles away
Experience the Best Western Baraboo Inn where convenience, quality, and value await you. The Best Western Baraboo Inn is centrally located near two of the finest ski areas in the Midwest; Cascade Mou...

4 Winds Motel Baraboo, Baraboo
2 miles away
The 4 Winds Motel, a Magnuson Hotel affiliate, is nestled within 15 miles of historic Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells, one of the unique vacation destinations in the country. Natural beauty surrounded by ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Skillet Creek.
 Whitewater Near Skillet Creek:
Baraboo River, Sauk County , 3 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Highway 12 to Highway 113)
Wisconsin River, Sauk County , 8 miles away, Class II - 0.1 miles long (Prairie du Sac)
 Ski Areas Near Skillet Creek:
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 10 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Devils Head, Wisconsin , 11 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 18 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin , 20 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 54 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Chestnut Mountain, Illinois , 71 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sundown Mountain, Michigan , 86 miles away, 475 vertical feet
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 92 miles away, 205 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 516 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Skillet Creek:
Park Plaza Baraboo, Baraboo , 2 miles away
Best Western Baraboo Inn, West Baraboo , 2 miles away
4 Winds Motel Baraboo, Baraboo , 2 miles away
Motel 6 Lake Baraboo, Baraboo , 3 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Baraboo , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Skillet Creek:
Wheeler's Campground, Baraboo, 2 miles away
Baraboo Hills Campground, Baraboo, 2 miles away
Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Skillet Creek:
Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away
West Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 3 miles away
East Bluff Trail, Sauk County , 4 miles away
East Bluff Woods Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away
Grottos Trail, Sauk County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Skillet Creek:
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 32 miles away
North Country National Scenic Trail, Madison - WI , 32 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Skillet Creek:
Baraboo Country Club, Baraboo , 3 miles away
Fairfield Hills Golf Course, Baraboo , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Skillet Creek

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