Wisconsin whitewater - Wolf River, Menominee County Menominee county, Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     5.7 miles   I went rafting there two days ago and I had SO much fun! One rapid, called lower Dells, has cliffs on both sides and we jumped of them. If you jump make sure to jump far out (I hit my knee on a rock) and face toward the light green trees when you are jumping from the right side (when you are facing the rapids) Also, it is fun to swim Dave's Wave which is the second half of the lower Duck's Nest. Make sure to go down Big Smokey! And then pull your raft to the side of the river and go under the waterfall!! So much fun! The only bad thing was the water level     was low... so we got pretty scraped up on the rocks. Says We are planning a trip for 8/4/7 Are we dragging the rafts? I really need an honest answer from someone who hasd been there lately...email-redson@madison.k12.wi.us Says Ruth Edson I just recently went down the otter slide with my wife and some friends. We had a blast, the water was kind of cold in the begining but you get use to it quick. My favorite part is near the end of the trip you go threw a stretch that has huge rock walls on each side with pretty good rapids then it opens to a big swimming hole. There are rock walls on one side it looks very tempting to jump off of the walls wich if I had to guess go up about 40 feet. But let me be the first to tell you dont jump I did and broke my ankle. Me and my buddy jumped side by side at the same time he is   fine Im not I hit rocks under the water. So dont be stupid like me and jump kinda wrecks the last fall witch is by far the best one. Says Kasey This section of Wolf River in Menominee County is 5.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Menominee County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls section is just one of many. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Trip Rapids, and great hiking is available along the Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail. Big Smoky Falls is an inspiring place to go to during your stay. For the period of the long summer days at Wolf River temperatures are frequently in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Wolf River. An average amount of precipitation falls at Wolf River; the wettest month of the year is generally September, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Wolf River, Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 5.7 miles Average Gradient: 16 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.06059 Longitude: -88.62719 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.01798 Longitude: -88.63496 Paddler input for Wolf River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wolf River, Wisconsin Local climate location: LAONA 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Shawano, Shawano 13 miles away Welcome to the Pride of Super 8 in Shawano Conveniently located in the Heart of Shawano, 2 miles from Highway 29 Only 35 miles from the Green Bay, Home of the Packers Next to the Shawano County ... Americinn - Shawano, Wi, Shawano 13 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiets nights sleep. Business and leisure travelers are accommodat... Kiryat Hotel, Shawano 13 miles away Visitors to this Shawano, Wisconsin hotel can enjoy gaming and outdoor recreation while lodging in comfort. The Kiryat Hotel provides comfortable accommodations for travelers to the area. Travelers es...   All Wisconsin Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Wisconsin. Books about whitewater paddling on Wolf River, Wisconsin List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wolf River, Wisconsin. Find a whitewater outfitter in Wisconsin Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Appleton, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Appleton, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Wolf River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wolf River.   Whitewater Near Wolf River: Wolf River, Langlade/Menominee County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 5.9 miles long (Gilmore's Mistake to Otter Slide) Wolf River, Menominee County , 5 miles away, Class I-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Five Islands to Keshena Falls) Wolf River, Langlade County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 9.8 miles long (Langlade to Gilmore's Mistake) Wolf River - West Branch, Menominee County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 15 miles long (above Neopit millpond to Wolf River) Red River, Shawano County , 12 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Lower Red Lake Dam) Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 1.1 miles long (Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd) Wolf River, Langlade County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hollister Road to Langlade) Oconto River - North Branch, Oconto County , 14 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Tar Dam Rd) Red River, Shawano County , 17 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 7.75 miles long (River Road to Morgan Road) Wolf River, Langlade County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 3.2 miles long (Highway 52 to Wolf Road)   Ski Areas Near Wolf River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 59 miles away, 265 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 200 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 81 miles away, 225 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 200 vertical feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin , 96 miles away, 205 vertical feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 97 miles away, 460 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wolf River: Super 8 Shawano, Shawano , 13 miles away Americinn - Shawano, Wi, Shawano , 13 miles away Kiryat Hotel, Shawano , 13 miles away Settle Inn and Suites Shawano, Shawano , 13 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Shawano , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wolf River: Menominee Reservation Campground, Menominee County, 2 miles away Echo Valley Resort and Campgrnd, White Lake, 6 miles away Boulder Lake Lodge, White Lake, 6 miles away   Trails Near Wolf River: Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 5 miles away Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail, Langlade County , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Wolf River