Water Trails

Pine and Popple Rivers

The 89-mile Pine River and its major tributary, the 62-mile Popple River, offer a true wild experience, being among Wisconsin's more remote river systems. The rivers alternate from quiet sections to swift, rocky riffles, low rapids and waterfalls, offering high-quality paddling and fishing in a secluded, natural environment.

Florence County contains 2 of the original 3 state designated Wild Rivers. The 100 mile Up North Wisconsin Wild Rivers Tour provides highway signs that guide you to 15 different access points on the Pine and Popple Wild Rivers in northern Wisconsin. The term 'Wild' refers to the undeveloped shorelines along these rivers. While there are several class III rapids and 8 waterfalls ranging in size from 5 foot Bull Falls up to 60 foot, 3-tiered Breakwater Falls, there are numerous stretches suitable for beginning paddlers. There are signed portages around the challenging river stretches. The access points can be used by fishermen, hiker's, photographers, birders, and berry or mushrooms pickers.