Wisconsin whitewater - Tyler Forks, Gogebic Range, Iron County

Iron county, Moore Park to Vogues Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     7.6 miles
  This stretch of Tyler Forks in Iron County is 7.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Moore Park to Vogues Road section is one of them. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors
    have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The campgrounds here at Tyler Forks are pretty good. On this section
you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The scenic beauty of Iron County and the water flowing gracefully down Tyler Forks have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Tyler Forks gets a typical amount of precipitation; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. The skiing at Whitecap Mountain is pleasant.
Summertime highs at Tyler Forks usually tend to be
 
in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; overnight lows through the winter for Tyler Forks tend to be in the 0's.

Tyler Forks, Moore Park to Vogues Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 7.6 miles
Average Gradient: 37 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.34725
Longitude: -90.49424

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.4135
Longitude: -90.51674

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Current weather conditions at Tyler Forks, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Hurley, Hurley
22 miles away
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23 miles away
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Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood
23 miles away
Whether you are visiting Ironwood for a family reunion, a vacation in the beautiful North Woods, or are here for business, we welcome extended stays. Our standard room has 2 comfortable queen sized b...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tyler Forks.
 Whitewater Near Tyler Forks:
Potato River, Iron County , 3 miles away, Class I-IV - 7.2 miles long (Foster Falls to Highway 169)
Potato River, Iron County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls)
Bad River, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Montreal River, Iron/Geobegic County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.1 miles long (below Saxon Falls to Highway 122)
Bad River, Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Bad River, Ashland County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
 Ski Areas Near Tyler Forks:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 8 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 29 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 36 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 37 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 63 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 63 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tyler Forks:
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 22 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 23 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 23 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tyler Forks:
Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground, Mellen, 10 miles away
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 12 miles away
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Tyler Forks:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 31 miles away
 Lakes Near Tyler Forks

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