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Wisconsin whitewater, Pike River - North Branch
Marinette
county,
Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 3.2 miles
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The Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls stretch of Pike River - North Branch in Wisconsin is 3.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Iron Mountain, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The |
nature scenery of Marinette County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. If you've been whitewater rafting
| and kayaking outside Wisconsin you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
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general area: Eighteenfoot Falls is always fun to check out, and lots of folks from Dunbar come here. You must without doubt stop at Blueberry Point since you're here at Pike River - North Branch; do put some time aside
to spend at Bull Falls if you're here at Pike River - North Branch. Coming to this river is always a good idea. The warmest time of the year at Pike River - North Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the
overnight is rather chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's; overnight lows in the-10's for Pike River - North Branch.
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Pike River - North Branch, Twin Lake Road to Eight Foot Falls 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 Pike River - North Branch. |
| Ski Areas Near Pike River - North Branch:
Norway Mountain, Michigan
, 20 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 17 runs |
Ski Brule, Michigan
, 45 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs |
Marquette, Michigan
, 66 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 25 runs |
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 69 miles away, 200 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan
, 77 miles away, 200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 6 runs |
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| Hotels Near Pike River - North Branch:
Country Hearth Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain
, 12 miles away |
Econo Lodge Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain
, 12 miles away |
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Iron Mountain, MI, Iron Mountain
, 12 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain
, 13 miles away |
Days Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain
, 13 miles away |
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