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Wisconsin whitewater, Embarrass River - South Branch
Shawano
county,
Tigerton Dells section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 2.4 miles
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The natural beauty of Shawano County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Tigerton Dells section of Embarrass River - South Branch in Shawano County is 2.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Stevens Point, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road |
map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Embarrass River - South Branch are pretty good. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Tigerton Dells section is just one of many. This is a pretty
| short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Wisconsin are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state | |
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are suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: People from Tigerton love to come to Embarrass
River - South Branch; a short visit to Tigerton Dells is always worthwhile. High temperatures at Embarrass River - South Branch all through the days of summer are in the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 50's. The
cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Embarrass River - South Branch dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.
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Embarrass River - South Branch, Tigerton Dells road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Embarrass River - South Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Embarrass River - South Branch:
Little Wolf River, Waupaca County, 9 miles away Class II(IV) - 7.39 miles long (Mud Lake Road) |
Embarrass River, Shawano County, 14 miles away Class III - 0.5 miles long (Hayman Falls) |
Red River, Shawano County, 14 miles away Class I-III(IV) - 7.75 miles long (River Road to Morgan Road) |
Wolf River - West Branch, Menominee County, 18 miles away Class I-IV - 15 miles long (above Neopit millpond to Wolf River) |
Red River, Shawano County, 20 miles away Class I-II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Lower Red Lake Dam) |
Eau Claire River, Marathon County, 22 miles away Class II - 2.8 miles long (Nolan Road to Highway 52) |
Eau Claire River, Marathon County, 24 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 4.6 miles long (Eau Claire Dells to Badger Road) |
Wolf River, Langlade County, 30 miles away Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hollister Road to Langlade) |
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| Ski Areas Near Embarrass River - South Branch:
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin
, 32 miles away, 265 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs |
Granite Peak, Wisconsin
, 45 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs |
Ski Brule, Michigan
, 68 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs |
Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin
, 69 miles away, 460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs |
Devils Head, Wisconsin
, 76 miles away, 500 foot drop, 16 lifts, 28 runs |
Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin
, 79 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
Sunburst, Wisconsin
, 83 miles away, 225 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs |
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin
, 87 miles away, 200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs |
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin
, 90 miles away, 205 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs |
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 92 miles away, 200 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
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| Hotels Near Embarrass River - South Branch:
Best Western Wittenberg Inn, Wittenberg
, 7 miles away |
Econo Lodge Waupaca, Waupaca
, 19 miles away |
Ramada Waupaca, Waupaca
, 19 miles away |
Cobblestone Inn And Suites Of Clintonville WI, Clintonville
, 20 miles away |
Comfort Suites Foxfire, Waupaca
, 20 miles away |
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