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 Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The wonderful Menominee County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls stretch of Wolf River in Wisconsin is 5.7 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Wolf River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Trip Rapids, and don't leave Wolf River without first going for a hike along the Popple Ridge Snowmobile Trail. The amount of rain that falls at Wolf River is close to the national average; throughout the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. A short tour to Big Smoky Falls is always worthwhile. The warmest time of the year at Wolf River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Wolf River temperatures plunge to the 0's. 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. Shawano Super 8 Motel, 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 C... 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... Settle Inn and Suites Shawano, Shawano 13 miles away Quaint and inviting accommodations await you at our Settle Inn and Suites. All rooms have pillow top mattresses, high speed internet, microwave and refrigerator. Relax in our indoor swimming pool and...   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 Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 79 miles away, 200 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 81 miles away, 214 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 Devils Head, Wisconsin , 105 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wolf River: Shawano Super 8 Motel, 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 Best Western Lakewood Lodge, Lakewood , 15 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