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Wisconsin whitewater, Menomonee River
Waukesha
county,
Main Street bridge to next bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 0.4 miles
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The scenic beauty of Waukesha County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The put-in location is a short drive from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are |
good for beginners. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Main Street bridge to next bridge section is one of them. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons
| to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Menomonee River. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The Main Street bridge to next | |
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bridge section of Menomonee River in Wisconsin is 0.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Havenwoods State Forest is worth stopping at
if you're at Menomonee River, and everyone nearby loves skiing at Little Switzerland. While you're here at Menomonee River you will meet lots of people from close by Menomonee Falls. The amount of rain that falls at Menomonee
River is close to the national average. September is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February. During the warmest time of the year here at Menomonee River, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's.
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Menomonee River, Main Street bridge to next bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Menomonee River. |
| Whitewater Near Menomonee River:
Menomonee River, Waukesha County, 0 miles away Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) |
Menomonee River, Milwaukee County, 8 miles away Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) |
Honey Creek, Milwaukee County, 10 miles away Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) |
Pewaukee River, Waukesha County, 10 miles away Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha) |
Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County, 11 miles away Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park) |
Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge) |
Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County, 14 miles away Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) |
Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County, 19 miles away Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) |
Root River, Racine County, 29 miles away Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park) |
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| Ski Areas Near Menomonee River:
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin
, 14 miles away, 200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs |
Sunburst, Wisconsin
, 18 miles away, 225 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs |
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin
, 26 miles away, 205 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs |
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin
, 31 miles away, 388 foot drop, 14 lifts, 20 runs |
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin
, 34 miles away, 211 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs |
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin
, 35 miles away, 260 foot drop, 11 lifts, 25 runs |
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois
, 53 miles away, 180 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs |
Villa Olivia, Illinois
, 59 miles away, 180 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs |
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 60 miles away, 200 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
Four Lakes, Illinois
, 70 miles away, 100 foot drop, 7 lifts, 7 runs |
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| Hotels Near Menomonee River:
Home2 Suites By Hilton Menomonee Falls Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls
, 0 miles away |
Radisson Hotel Milwaukee NW (Menomonee Falls), Menomonee Falls
, 1 miles away |
Super 8 Germantown/Milwaukee, Germantown
, 1 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express GERMANTOWN (NW MILWAUKEE), Germantown
, 2 miles away |
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Germantown, WI, Germantown
, 3 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Menomonee River:
Havenwoods State Forest, Wisconsin
, 10 miles away |
Pike Lake State Park, Wisconsin
, 16 miles away |
Kettle Moraine State Forest North, Wisconsin
, 22 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Menomonee River:
Riversbend Golf Club, Germantown
, 1 miles away |
North Hills Golf Course, Menomonee Falls
, 1 miles away |
Blackstone Creek Golf Course, Germantown
, 2 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Menomonee River
Bark Lake, Washington
, 7 miles away |
Pewaukee Lake, Waukesha
, 12 miles away |
Silver Lake, Washington
, 13 miles away |
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