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 scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls section of Tyler Forks in Ashland County is 1.8 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beauty of the Gogebic Range is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both,
    doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river
if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls section is one of them. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Gogebic Range. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Tyler Forks with night lows in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are
 
normally in the 20's with temperatures at Tyler Forks dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
The annual rain here at Tyler Forks is about average; the month with most of the rain is August; February on the other hand is the driest. It's always pleasant to stop at Copper Falls, and Brownstone Falls is a brilliant local attraction.

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...

Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland
22 miles away

Washburn Super 8 Motel, 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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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
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 111 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 130 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tyler Forks:
Americinn - Ashland, Wi, Ashland , 19 miles away
Ashland Super 8 Motel, Ashland , 22 miles away
Washburn Super 8 Motel, Washburn , 23 miles away
Best Western Holiday House, Ashland , 24 miles away
Park Falls Super 8 Motel, Park Falls , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tyler Forks:
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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