Wisconsin whitewater, Yellow River Taylor county, Gilman to Mattes Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8 miles   What would be the best to go down the rapids in boat or raft? Says Tim Reinwand The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This section of Yellow River is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The wonderful Taylor     County scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Gilman to Mattes Bridge section is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're coming from Eau Claire it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Some   people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Yellow River is not far at all from Gilman. The annual rainfall here at Yellow River is about average. Most of the rain falls during August, and the driest of the months is February. For the duration of the days of summer here at Yellow River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Yellow River, Gilman to Mattes Bridge 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 Yellow River.   Whitewater Near Yellow River: Yellow River, Taylor County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Gilman to Mattes Bridge) Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Channey Rd) Jump River - South Fork, Price County, 22 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2.7 miles long (Little Falls to Big Falls) Black River, Clark County, 24 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 5.3 miles long (Highway 73 to Greenwood Park) Flambeau River, Rusk County, 24 miles away       Class II - 5.3 miles long (Hervas Landing to Beaver Dam Landing) Black River, Clark County, 25 miles away       Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Greenwood Park) Chippewa River, Chippewa County, 28 miles away       Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Jim Falls) Black River, Clark County, 29 miles away       Class I-II - 7.6 miles long (to Neillsville)   Ski Areas Near Yellow River: Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 70 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 516 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 85 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 89 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 91 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs   Marinas Near Yellow River: Lake Holcombe Marina, Holcombe , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Yellow River: Fairbridge Inn And Suites Thor, Thorp , 10 miles away AmeriVu Inn And Suites Stanley, Stanley , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Stanley, Stanley , 11 miles away Ladysmith Motel And Suites, Ladysmith , 22 miles away AmericInn Ladysmith, Ladysmith , 23 miles away   Campgrounds Near Yellow River: Gilman City Camp Ground, Gilman, 4 miles away Haley Park, Sheldon, 10 miles away Chapman Park, Stanley, 10 miles away   Trails Near Yellow River: Hamilton Falls Snowmobile Trail, Eau Claire , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Yellow River: Brunet Island State Park, Wisconsin , 20 miles away Old Abe State Trail, Wisconsin , 20 miles away Flambeau River State Forest, Wisconsin , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yellow River: Entwood Golf Course, Holcombe , 18 miles away Twin Oaks Golf Course, Holcombe , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Yellow River Holcombe Flowage, Chippewa , 18 miles away