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Put-in WI

Put In

Crystal - Chain O' Lakes to Little Hope (Wayside Park) (5 miles or PnP) (WI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 75.0 – 350.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low for any real whitewater. *TENTATIVE: Please add a comment regarding gauge reading vs flow, runnability, and class/rating.

Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,800.0 CFS

*IF* gauge correlates, could be 50-100 cfs. Perhaps a pretty fair flow? *PLEASE HELP YOUR FELLOW BOATERS WITH COMMENTS REGARDING GAUGE AND BOATABILITY!*

Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid offers a straightforward entry point to the Crystal River, with minimal technical challenges but potential shallow water and rock obstacles that require careful navigation. Paddlers should scout the entry point and be prepared for potential low-water conditions that could necessitate precise boat placement and strategic line selection.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Chain O' Lakes to Little Hope (Wayside Park) (5 miles or PnP)
Crystal
I-II 3.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater