Alternate Put-in: 117th&Parkway Road

The Alternate Put-in at 117th and Parkway Road provides access to Underwood Creek, a medium-sized stream located in Wauwatosa within Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. This is a headwater stream section with significant gradient and swift current characteristics. The creek features an average slope of 150.6 feet per mile and flows at approximately 0.99 feet per second with modest water volume averaging 4.20 cubic feet per second.

Paddlers should be prepared for moderate whitewater conditions given the steep gradient and stream order classification. The water drops 1670 feet over the creek's 11.09-mile total length, with this put-in located relatively close to the headwaters. The narrow, technical nature of a 4th-order stream in this region suggests that water levels will vary seasonally, and conditions are likely to be best during spring runoff or after significant rainfall events.

This access point is suitable for kayakers and canoeists with intermediate to advanced whitewater skills. Paddlers should scout conditions before launching and be aware of potential obstacles common to smaller Wisconsin streams, including logjams and tight passages. The creek eventually flows downstream toward the Milwaukee area waterways, offering the possibility of longer multi-day expeditions for experienced paddlers.