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Wisconsin whitewater, Menomonee River
Milwaukee
county,
Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 4.8 miles
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The nature scenery of Milwaukee County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch section of Menomonee River in Milwaukee County |
is 4.8 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. No shortage of good hotels, but
| do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The put-in is not too far from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, as you can see on the road map further down. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.
Briefly about the general area: People from Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis love | |
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to come to Menomonee River, and a trip here wouldn’t be complete without a journey to nearby Havenwoods State Forest. From a precipitation point of view Menomonee River is a rather typical location. The wettest month of
the year is regularly August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime at Menomonee River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer night lows dip down to the 60's. Through
the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's while Menomonee River nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 10's.
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Menomonee River, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch 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 Menomonee River. |
| Whitewater Near Menomonee River:
Honey Creek, Milwaukee County, 1 miles away Class II-III+ - 1.6 miles long (Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River) |
Menomonee River, Milwaukee County, 3 miles away Class II-III - 4.8 miles long (Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch) |
Milwaukee River, Milwaukee County, 7 miles away Class I-II - 3.4 miles long (Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam) |
Menomonee River, Waukesha County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Main Street bridge to next bridge) |
Cedar Creek, Ozaukee County, 13 miles away Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (Cedarburg City Park) |
Milwaukee River, Ozaukee County, 14 miles away Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge) |
Pewaukee River, Waukesha County, 15 miles away Class I-II - 1.6 miles long (Pewaukee to Waukesha) |
Root River, Racine County, 20 miles away Class II-III - 0.4 miles long (Horlick Dam to Quarry Park) |
Sauk Creek, Ozaukee County, 20 miles away Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street) |
Pike River, Kenosha County, 22 miles away Class I(II) - 4.8 miles long (Petrifying Springs to Lathrop) |
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| Ski Areas Near Menomonee River:
Little Switzerland, Wisconsin
, 24 miles away, 200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs |
Sunburst, Wisconsin
, 27 miles away, 225 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs |
Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin
, 30 miles away, 260 foot drop, 11 lifts, 25 runs |
Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin
, 33 miles away, 205 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs |
Alpine Valley, Wisconsin
, 33 miles away, 388 foot drop, 14 lifts, 20 runs |
Grand Geneva, Wisconsin
, 34 miles away, 211 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs |
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park, Illinois
, 50 miles away, 180 foot drop, 3 lifts, 5 runs |
Villa Olivia, Illinois
, 54 miles away, 180 foot drop, 6 lifts, 9 runs |
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 64 miles away, 200 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
Four Lakes, Illinois
, 64 miles away, 100 foot drop, 7 lifts, 7 runs |
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| Hotels Near Menomonee River:
Residence Inn Milwaukee West, Wauwatosa
, 2 miles away |
Hampton Inn - Suites Milwaukee West WI, West Allis
, 2 miles away |
Best Western Milwaukee West, West Milwaukee
, 2 miles away |
Crowne Plaza MILWAUKEE WEST, Wauwatosa
, 2 miles away |
Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West, Milwaukee
, 3 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Menomonee River:
Havenwoods State Forest, Wisconsin
, 5 miles away |
Bong State Recreation Area, Wisconsin
, 22 miles away |
Pike Lake State Park, Wisconsin
, 25 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Menomonee River:
Hansen Park Golf Course, Milwaukee
, 2 miles away |
Doyne Park Golf Course, Milwaukee
, 2 miles away |
Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, Milwaukee
, 3 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Menomonee River
Wind Lake, Racine
, 15 miles away |
Bark Lake, Washington
, 16 miles away |
Pewaukee Lake, Waukesha
, 18 miles away |
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