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Playspot WI Class II

Powerline Rips

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

American Whitewater 44.7627, -90.8568

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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

Powerline Rips
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

As the river passes approaches (and runs parallel for just a bit) high powerlines, you'll encounter a minor rapids followed by a fine bit of splishy-splash rips.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
1.3 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