Wisconsin whitewater - Wolf River, Langlade County

Langlade county, Highway 52 to Wolf Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     3.2 miles
  The nature scenery of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Highway 52 to Wolf Road section of Wolf River is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular
    destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Highway 52 to Wolf Road section is just one of many.
Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
A spree to Wolf River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Big Slough Gundy Rapids, and Little Slough Gundy Rapids is an inspiring place to explore while here.
All through the long summer days highs here at Wolf River get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are generally in the 10's; overnight
 
lows at Wolf River during the wintertime regularly descend into the-10's. The yearly rain here at Wolf River is about average; through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February.

Wolf River, Highway 52 to Wolf Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 13 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.30799
Longitude: -88.85801

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.27669
Longitude: -88.8407

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Current weather conditions at Wolf River, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: ANTIGO 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Crandon Inn & Suites, Crandon
13 miles away
Newly opened in June 2007, this Crandon, Wisconsin hotel is a full service, 100% smoke free facility that offers convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. The Best Western Crandon Inn & S...

Days Inn of Antigo, Antigo
22 miles away
We are the newest hotel and offer the best service in town. We are located away from the highway, so you can enjoy a pleasant quiet stay with lavish furnishings and recent in room upgrades. All of ou...

Antigo Super 8 Motel, Antigo
22 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 located in Antigo, WI, Gateway to the North Woods! Pride of Super 8 Property Conveniently located at the junction of US-45 and SR-64, one-half mile from the Langlade...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wolf River.
 Whitewater Near Wolf River:
Wolf River, Langlade County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.4 miles long (Pearson to Highway 52)
Wolf River, Langlade County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hollister Road to Langlade)
Wolf River, Langlade County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 9.8 miles long (Langlade to Gilmore's Mistake)
Wolf River, Langlade/Menominee County , 17 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.9 miles long (Gilmore's Mistake to Otter Slide)
Wolf River - West Branch, Menominee County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 15 miles long (above Neopit millpond to Wolf River)
Wolf River, Menominee County , 19 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.7 miles long (Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls)
Red River, Shawano County , 19 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 7.75 miles long (River Road to Morgan Road)
Wolf River, Menominee County , 23 miles away, Class I-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Five Islands to Keshena Falls)
Red River, Shawano County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Lower Red Lake Dam)
Peshtigo River, Forest County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (FS 2131 to FS 2134)
 Ski Areas Near Wolf River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 37 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 61 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 93 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 97 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Sunburst, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 214 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 98 miles away, 460 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 99 miles away, 465 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wolf River:
Lepak Cottage & Lake Home, Pickerel , 5 miles away
Best Western Crandon Inn & Suites, Crandon , 13 miles away
Twin Oaks Resort, Elcho , 18 miles away
Days Inn of Antigo, Antigo , 22 miles away
Antigo Super 8 Motel, Antigo , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wolf River:
Ada Lake Campground, Langlade County, 9 miles away
Jesse's wolf River Lodge, White Lake, 9 miles away
Raft 'n Rest Campgrounds, White Lake, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Wolf River:
Eds Lake Trail System, Forest County , 10 miles away
Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 11 miles away
Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Wolf River

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