Whitewater Run WI Class I(II)

Sheridan Springs Road to Mill Street (3.75 miles)

American Whitewater

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Gauge Conditions

White River at Center Street at Lake Geneva, WI Upstream Primary

Runnable: 50.0 – 350.0 CFS

Likely too low. However, rains often can push flows in river up without gauge reflecting that due dam-regulated outlet of Geneva Lake.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

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Description

Quick Facts: Location: Between Lake Geneva and Burlington, WI. Shuttle Length: 2 miles Character: Fine mostly rural float. Water is (generally) clearer than many streams due to half the watershed being outflow from Lake Geneva. Put-in is approximately 814' elevation. Take-out is approximately 776' elevation. Thus total elevation change is approximately 38'. General Overview Recommended put-in is at Sheridan Springs Road, just South of Buckby Road. Historically, the take-out was at Spring Valley Road, but that area has been posted with 'no trespassing' signs, so boaters should continue about 2/3 of a mile to take out at a park on Mill Street in 'downtown' Lyons. A much longer run may be made starting (further upstream) at the edge of the city of Lake Geneva, and continuing (further downstream) to the confluence with Honey Creek (just outside of Burlington) or further. However, virtually all of the added distance is flatwater. Most of the run is best characterized as an intimate little stream flowing through prairie lands. A few random spots create small waves, some of which may allow minor surfs. The best spot of whitewater is the short pitch under the bridge at Spring Valley Road (the *Lyons Wave*).