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Wisconsin whitewater, Big Rib River

Taylor Lincoln county, Highway 64 to Greiner Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     2.45 miles
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  The beautiful scenery of Taylor/Lincoln County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Rib River beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. The Highway 64 to Greiner Road section of Big Rib River is 2.45 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater.
    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. The put-in location is a reasonable drive
from Wausau, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won�t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway 64 to Greiner Road stretch is one of them. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.  
This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a popular location for people from Athens. At Big Rib River during the months of summer highs are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Big Rib River. Big Rib River gets a typical amount of annual rainfall. Throughout the month of September you get the most rain around here; the driest month is February.

Big Rib River, Highway 64 to Greiner Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Rib River.
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 Whitewater Near Big Rib River:
Image Big Rib River, Taylor/Lincoln County, 1 miles away
      Class II - 2.45 miles long (Highway 64 to Greiner Road)
Image Black Creek, Marathon County, 6 miles away
      Class I-II - 1.4 miles long (Athens City Park to Pioneer Road)
Image New Wood River, Lincoln County, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 4.1 miles long (to Tesch Road)
Image Wisconsin River, Lincoln County, 20 miles away
      Class II-III+(IV) - 1 miles long (Grandfather Falls)
Image Wisconsin River, Marathon County, 30 miles away
      Class II-III - 0.35 miles long (Wausau Slalom Course)
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 Ski Areas Near Big Rib River:
Image Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 27 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs
Image Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 66 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs
Image Indianhead, Michigan , 66 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs
Image Blackjack, Michigan , 67 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs
Image Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 67 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs
Image Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 250 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs
Image Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 78 miles away, 265 foot drop, 6 lifts, 14 runs
Image Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 86 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs
Image Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 460 foot drop, 10 lifts, 35 runs
Image Devils Head, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 500 foot drop, 16 lifts, 28 runs
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 Hotels Near Big Rib River:
Image AmericInn Medford, Medford , 20 miles away
Image Boarders Inn And Suites Of Medford WI, Medford , 20 miles away
Image Rodeway Inn Abbotsford, Abbotsford , 21 miles away
Image Baymont Inn & Suites Marshfield, Marshfield , 23 miles away
Image Woodfield Inn And Suites, Marshfield , 24 miles away
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 Campgrounds Near Big Rib River:
Image Athens Memorial Park, Athens, 6 miles away
Image Taylor Co Forest - Camp 8, Rib Lake, 9 miles away
Image Taylor Co Forest - Wood Lake, Rib Lake, 10 miles away
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 Public Lands Near Big Rib River:
Image Council Grounds State Park, Wisconsin , 21 miles away
Image Rib Mountain State Park, Wisconsin , 27 miles away
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 Golf Courses Near Big Rib River:
Image Pine Valley Golf Course, Marathon , 19 miles away
Image Mystique Meadows, Stratford , 20 miles away
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