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Rapid WI

Island Rips

Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), S.Fk. - Double-track off Dickerson Ave. to CTH.H (10 miles) · WI

American Whitewater 44.7178, -90.9096

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Gauge Conditions

Poplar River near Owen, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Island Rips
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Island Rips presents a complex series of hydraulics split by mid-river boulder clusters, creating multiple technical channels that demand precise boat positioning and reading water. Paddlers should anticipate unpredictable cross-currents and potential pin hazards around the island features, with the main channel requiring careful route selection to avoid potential obstacle traps during varying water levels.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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Double-track off Dickerson Ave. to CTH.H (10 miles)
Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), S.Fk.
I-II 9.5 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater