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Wisconsin | Northeast Wisconsin
Pike River
Yellow Bridge Landing to Grogan Road Landing
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Yellow Bridge Landing, scout the Yellow Bridge Falls short-run, then continue past Pike River Road access points to Grogan Road Landing at the Menominee River confluence. This is the advanced lower-Pike companion to the longer Amberg-to-Yellow-Bridge route.
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Put-in
Yellow Bridge LandingYellow Bridge Landing is on river left above Barker Road and just above the falls sequence. It is a hand-carry access reached by a footpath from a small parking area.
Take-out
Grogan Road LandingPike River Road Landing sits just below the final Yellow Bridge Rapids drop and can be hard to spot in heavy underbrush. Use it as a bailout only if you identify it during scouting or from the road first.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Yellow Bridge Landing is on river left above Barker Road and just above the falls sequence. It is a hand-carry access reached by a footpath from a small parking area.
- Pike River Road Landing sits just below the final Yellow Bridge Rapids drop and can be hard to spot in heavy underbrush. Use it as a bailout only if you identify it during scouting or from the road first.
- Grogan Road Landing is a developed ramp on river right at the Menominee River confluence. Confirm the exit before continuing into the border-river current.
Watch for
- Class III Yellow Bridge Falls immediately below the put-in, with 2- to 5-foot drops, a rocky Class II runout, and a river-wide ledge.
- Private land along the falls scout and portage area. Wisconsin Trail Guide says to stay along the riverbank.
- Bony rocks and pin potential below the 3.5 ft practical falls window, and pushy waves that may overpower intermediates above 4.6 ft.
- Cold water, deadfall, limited quick exits, and the transition into the Menominee River confluence near the take-out.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Pike River at Amberg, WI |
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| Target band | 3.50 ft to 4.60 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.90 ft |
| High threshold | 5.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Pike River Yellow Bridge Falls level guidance |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route shape4.8 miles; advanced short-run plus lower river
Wisconsin Trail Guide maps Yellow Bridge Landing at mile 4.8, Pike River Road Landing below the falls, Pike River Road Bridge Landing at mile 1.6, and Grogan Road Landing at the Menominee confluence.
- Direct same-river gaugeUSGS 04066500 at Amberg
Wisconsin Trail Guide references the Pike River at Amberg gauge for this Pike River guide and says it should indicate current conditions for the reach family; USGS identifies the site as Pike River at Amberg, WI.
- Falls window3.5 to 4.6 ft
The guide says Yellow Bridge Falls develops fun waves at the high end of 3.5-4.1 ft and pushy waves at the high end of 4.1-4.6 ft. Below that it can be bony, while 4.6-5.0 ft may overpower intermediates.
- High-water ceiling5.0+ ft not recommended
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists 5.0+ ft as rare, unusually high flow where paddling is not recommended.
- Endpoint coordinates45.47494, -87.87593 to 45.44202, -87.85582
Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes NAD83 / WGS84 coordinates for Yellow Bridge Landing and Grogan Road Landing in the Pike River guide.
- Access detailsHand-carry put-in; trailer-ramp take-out
The guide describes Yellow Bridge Landing as a hand-carry access with parking and Grogan Road Landing as a developed ramp with parking and trailer turnaround at the Menominee confluence.
- HazardsYellow Bridge Falls, private banks, boulder gardens
Scout or portage Yellow Bridge Falls from river left while staying along the riverbank because nearby land is private. Expect 2- to 5-foot drops, a rocky Class II runout, and a ledge before easier lower miles.
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Pike River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Pike River?
Paddle Today watches Pike River at Amberg, WI and treats 3.50 ft to 4.60 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Pike River route start and end?
This route starts at Yellow Bridge Landing and ends at Grogan Road Landing, about 4.8 mi on the water.
Is this Pike River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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