Alternate put-in: Community Lot at 12600 W.Bluemound Road, Elm Grove

The Community Lot at 12600 W. Bluemound Road in Elm Grove provides an alternate access point to Underwood Creek, a medium-sized whitewater stream in Waukesha County. This is a headwater creek located near its source, with a significant average gradient of 150.6 feet per mile, indicating consistent moving water throughout the reach. The creek drains approximately 31 square miles and maintains an average flow of 4.20 cubic feet per second with velocities around 0.99 feet per second.

Paddlers should be aware that Underwood Creek's steep gradient and headwater characteristics mean this section will have moving water with potential obstacles typical of smaller, faster streams in the region. The total elevation drop of 1670 feet over the creek's 11.09-mile length creates dynamic conditions that vary by section. This access point serves as an alternate put-in for paddlers exploring this whitewater creek, offering a community location for launching. Typical hazards for headwater streams include submerged logs, rocky outcrops, and faster currents that may change seasonally based on rainfall and snowmelt.