Wisconsin whitewater - Wisconsin River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Grandfather Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+(IV)     1 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Lincoln County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting
    or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Grandfather Falls section
is one of them. The Grandfather Falls stretch of Wisconsin River in Lincoln County is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Merrill it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the months of summer at Wisconsin River temperatures are typically in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's, and winter nights come with lows
 
in the-10's to Wisconsin River. It's always magnificent to stop at Grandfather Falls, and do put some time aside to spend at Posey Rapids if you're here at Wisconsin River.
Wisconsin River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; September is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest.

Wisconsin River, Grandfather Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+(IV)
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.31258
Longitude: -89.78486

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.30286
Longitude: -89.79046

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Current weather conditions at Wisconsin River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: WILLOW RESERVOIR 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Tomahawk Super 8 Motel, Tomahawk
10 miles away
The Super 8 Tomahawk is conveniently located on Bus Hwy 51/North 4th Street, 1.5 mi from downtown Tomahawk, 1 mi from Inshalla Golf Course, 3 mi from the Harley-Davidson plant, 45 mi from Lake of the ...

Rodeway Inn & Suites, Tomahawk
10 miles away
Hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 39/51 and accessible to all the wonders of northern Wisconsin. Within minutes from Harley Davidson manufacturing plant. Pet accommodation: 25.00 per stay. ...

Super 8 Merrill/City Of Parks, Merrill
11 miles away
The Super 8 Merrill is conveniently located off of Hwy 51 at Exit 208/Hwy 64, just 5 mi from the MARC Center. The motel features free High Speed Wireless Internet, indoor heated pool with whirlpool ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wisconsin River.
 Whitewater Near Wisconsin River:
New Wood River, Lincoln County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road)
Pine River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd)
Prairie River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class II - 3.9 miles long (Haymeadow Creek to Prairie Road)
Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County , 19 miles away, Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road)
Wisconsin River, Marathon County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course)
Wisconsin River, Lincoln County , 21 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Camp 10 to Menard Isle)
Trappe River, Marathon County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road)
Black Creek, Marathon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road)
 Ski Areas Near Wisconsin River:
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 59 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 60 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 68 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 74 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 250 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 460 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wisconsin River:
Tomahawk Super 8 Motel, Tomahawk , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites, Tomahawk , 10 miles away
Super 8 Merrill/City Of Parks, Merrill , 11 miles away
Americinn - Merrill, Wi, Merrill , 11 miles away
Pine Ridge Inn, Merrill , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wisconsin River:
Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, 9 miles away
The Outpost Campground, Tomahawk, 9 miles away
Muskellunge Resort, Tomahawk, 13 miles away

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