Wisconsin whitewater - Tyler Forks, Gogebic Range, Ashland County

Ashland county, Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     1.8 miles
  The Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls section of Tyler Forks in Wisconsin is 1.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river
    if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality
time in nature are great reasons to come. The nature scenery of Ashland County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
A journey to Tyler Forks wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Copper Falls, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself
 
at Brownstone Falls. Tyler Forks gets a typical amount of yearly rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is February.
You simply should adore the Gogebic Range. Through the summer highs here at Tyler Forks get into the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Tyler Forks.

Tyler Forks, Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 1.8 miles
Average Gradient: 37 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.37849
Longitude: -90.60762

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.37499
Longitude: -90.63614

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Current weather conditions at Tyler Forks, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ASHLAND EXP FARM 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland
19 miles away
AmericInn Ashland is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. AmericInn Ashland features Splashland Water...

Super 8 Ashland, Ashland
22 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Ashland is conveniently located on Hwy 2, across from beautiful Lake Superior, just 35 mi from the Apostle Islands, Bayfield, and Big Top Chautauqua, with direct access to snowmob...

Super 8 Motel Washburn WI, Washburn
23 miles away
The Super 8 Washburn is conveniently located on Hwy 13, 6 mi North of Hwy 2, adjacent to the snowmobile and ATV trail system, just 12 mi from the Apostle Islands and Bayfield, WI, right on the shores ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Tyler Forks. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tyler Forks.
 Whitewater Near Tyler Forks:
Bad River, Ashland County , 2 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Bad River, Ashland County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
Bad River, Ashland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.1 miles long (Cayuga to Foster Junction railroad bridge)
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
Bad River, Ashland County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Potato River, Iron County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 7.2 miles long (Foster Falls to Highway 169)
Brunsweiler River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 10.3 miles long (Beaverdam Lake to Highway 13)
Potato River, Iron County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Tyler Forks:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 16 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 37 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 44 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 45 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 61 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 67 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 70 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 95 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tyler Forks:
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 19 miles away
Super 8 Ashland, Ashland , 22 miles away
Super 8 Motel Washburn WI, Washburn , 23 miles away
Best Western Lake Superior Lodge, Ashland , 24 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Park Falls, Park Falls , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tyler Forks:
Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground, Mellen, 6 miles away
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 11 miles away
Butternut Lake Campground, Butternut, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Tyler Forks:
Great Divide Snowmobile Trail, Ashland County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Tyler Forks:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 26 miles away
 Lakes Near Tyler Forks

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