Rapid WI

Grafton Dells

Milwaukee - B) Grafton Dells: Bridge Street to Lime Kiln Park Landing (PnP or 1.2 miles) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions

Milwaukee River near Cedarburg, WI Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Just downstream lies Grafton Dells. This is a fairly scenic and rather popular stretch of river for novice canoe trips. Riffles and rips (depending upon water level) will be found as the river splits around a pair of large (6-7 acre) islands. Wildlife is commonly seen while boating this reach (deer, heron, turtles, etc.). Deadfall and strainers may be a problem in one or more channels.

For those who do proceed downstream, the recommended take-out is at Hwy.T, since the river becomes increasingly flat and slow below there, containing no additional whitewater or swiftwater.