Wisconsin whitewater, Wisconsin River Lincoln county, Grandfather Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     1 miles   If you're coming from Merrill it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Wisconsin River is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III+(IV) section. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and spending some quality time     in nature will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The nature scenery of Wisconsin and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Briefly about the general area: At Wisconsin River you always meet   someone from Irma. A perfect site like Council Grounds State Park near Wisconsin River is too good to leave out It's always tremendous to stop by Posey Rapids. A river like this is too good to miss. Don't leave Wisconsin River without first paying a visit to Grandfather Falls. At Wisconsin River throughout the summer highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 10's while Wisconsin River night low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. An average amount of rain falls at Wisconsin River. Wisconsin River, Grandfather Falls 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 Wisconsin River.   Whitewater Near Wisconsin River: Wisconsin River, Lincoln County, 0 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls) New Wood River, Lincoln County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road) Pine River, Lincoln County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 2.2 miles long (Center Rd) Prairie River, Lincoln County, 17 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) Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County, 20 miles away       Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road) Wisconsin River, Lincoln County, 23 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Camp 10 to Menard Isle) Trappe River, Marathon County, 24 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 5.1 miles long (to Rocky Ridge Road) Black Creek, Marathon County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road)   Ski Areas Near Wisconsin River: Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 20 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 59 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 60 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 62 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 , 74 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs Ski Brule, Michigan , 83 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs   Hotels Near Wisconsin River: Super 8 Tomahawk, Tomahawk , 10 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Tomahawk , 10 miles away AmericInn Merrill, Merrill , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Merrill, Merrill , 11 miles away Super 8 Wausau, Wausau , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Wisconsin River: Camp New Wood County Park, Merrill, 1 miles away Sara Park, Tomahawk, 9 miles away Council Grounds State Park, Merrill, 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Wisconsin River: Council Grounds State Park, Wisconsin , 7 miles away Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wisconsin River: Edgewater Country Club, Tomahawk , 9 miles away Merrill Public Golf Club, Merrill , 10 miles away Inshalla Country Club, Tomahawk , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Wisconsin River Nelson Lake, Lincoln , 11 miles away Lake Alice, Lincoln , 11 miles away