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
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Moore Park to Vogues Road section of Tyler
    Forks in Wisconsin is 7.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you
make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Tyler Forks are pretty good. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rain point of view Tyler Forks is a reasonably typical spot; August is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is February. Very beautiful scenery and wonderful skiing is what you get at Whitecap Mountain.
During
 
the summertime at Tyler Forks temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. During the wintertime highs are commonly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Tyler Forks are 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.

Hurley Days Inn, Hurley
22 miles away
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Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls
23 miles away
The Super 8 Park Falls, gateway to the Chequamegon National Forest, is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 4 mi North of Hwy 70, close to hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities. The motel features f...

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
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 119 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 126 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tyler Forks:
Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 22 miles away
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 23 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 23 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tyler Forks:
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 12 miles away
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 17 miles away
Butternut Lake Campground, Butternut, 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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