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Hazard WI

Diagonal Ledge

Wisconsin - D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Diagonal Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

While it may not look all that gnarly, this is probably the meanest feature on the course. It is usually run at river-right, where there is no backroller (wave/hole). The entire left (maybe 2/3rds or 3/4ths) of the channel drops into a 'crease' which is very prone to catching and holding boats. Even folks in whitewater canoes (with full floatation) have had trouble escaping the grip of this hole! (Want to practice hole-escape techniques? This could be a 'safe'/controlled place to do that, with plenty of folks around to watch and set rescue! However, be aware its a good place for windowshading and getting your bell rung.)

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
Wisconsin
II-III 0.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater