Wisconsin whitewater, New Wood River Lincoln county, to Tesch Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     4.1 miles   The rope on the New Wood River is for keeping cows in the pasture. Says Dave 2014 there is one section of the river where there is barb wire running across the entire river. There was a white rag tied to the wire in the middle of the river.  Water was moving quite fast and unable to see the actual wire until just about to it. Was able to push up and go underneath the wire.  Stay to the Left as much as possible.  Wish I had more of     a description as to where in the river this section is.  It is at least halfway through/more towards the end.  This was a spectacular run with that one little exception. Hope to get out there this year and will try to document more of where this section is. The starting location is a short drive from Merrill, as you can see on the road map further down. The to Tesch Road section of New Wood River in Wisconsin is 4.1 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding.   Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There's camping available near New Wood River. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the to Tesch Road section is one of them. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. New Wood River, to Tesch Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near New Wood River.   Whitewater Near New Wood River: New Wood River, Lincoln County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road) Wisconsin River, Lincoln County, 4 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls) Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County, 17 miles away       Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road) Pine River, Lincoln County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd) Prairie River, Lincoln County, 20 miles away       Class II - 3.9 miles long (Haymeadow Creek to Prairie Road) Wisconsin River, Marathon County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course) Black Creek, Marathon County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road) Trappe River, Marathon County, 26 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road) Wisconsin River, Lincoln County, 27 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Camp 10 to Menard Isle)   Ski Areas Near New Wood River: Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 19 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 61 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 62 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 68 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 71 miles away, 265 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 77 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Ski Brule, Michigan , 87 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs   Hotels Near New Wood River: AmericInn Merrill, Merrill , 13 miles away Econo Lodge Merrill, Merrill , 13 miles away Super 8 Tomahawk, Tomahawk , 13 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Tomahawk , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Wausau, Wausau , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near New Wood River: Camp New Wood County Park, Merrill, 3 miles away Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, 10 miles away Sara Park, Tomahawk, 12 miles away   Public Lands Near New Wood River: Council Grounds State Park, Wisconsin , 7 miles away Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near New Wood River: Merrill Public Golf Club, Merrill , 11 miles away Pine Valley Golf Course, Marathon , 15 miles away Trapp River Golf Course, Wausau , 18 miles away   Lakes Near New Wood River Nelson Lake, Lincoln , 14 miles away Lake Alice, Lincoln , 15 miles away