Whitewater Run WI Class I-II

Pine Dells: Center Rd to CTH.W (2.2 miles)

American Whitewater

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Gauge Conditions

Prairie River near Merrill, WI Upstream Primary

Runnable: 2.6 – 5.0 FT

Probably good boatable flow.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

This fairly short reach passes through a steep-walled section. At higher flows there are few eddies and virtually no chance to exit the river (in the event of a swim) within the dells proper. Some fine surfing waves develop at low-to-moderate flows. There is one spot in the dells which may form a somewhat more significant wave/hole at certain levels which may be of concern. This run makes a great companion run for the near-by Trappe River.