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Rapid WI Class I

Koehler's Ford Rips

American Whitewater 44.7379, -90.8952

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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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Koehler's Ford Rips presents a straightforward Class I water run with minimal technical challenges, characterized by gentle riffles and scattered rock formations. Paddlers can expect a clean line with minimal obstacle navigation, though attentive maneuvering around occasional mid-stream boulders is recommended during lower water levels. The rapid offers a predictable flow typical of the South Fork Eau Claire's moderate gradient sections.