Railroad Waves
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 100.0 – 1,200.0 CFS
E.L.F.(Extreme Low Flow) beginner/novice: Open boats (canoes or recreational kayaks without skirts), kayaks, rafts; minimal whitewater play.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Width: 60'-80' Length: 100'=200'
A couple of small ledges create a couple of waves at most flows. Minor surfing is possible.
NOTE: Large woody debris lies a few locations (mostly at the left) between Estate Bridge and the Railroad Bridge. Generally these do not hamper passage, but are likley changing flow across these ledges, altering playability here (which is seldom all that good anyway).
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
N/A
USGS gauge (120 sq.mi.)
Rapid
N/A
Water Quality Comment
Hazard
N/A
Woolen Mill Dam
Rapid
N/A
Ruck Dam
Playspot
N/A
Put-in
Waterfall
III
City Park Ledges
Hazard
N/A
Highland Drive / Columbia Mills Dam (PORTAGE!)
Rapid
N/A
Creek View Court (Alternate Access)
Playspot
II
Bank Waves
Hazard
N/A
Nail Factory Dam (~18.5')
Playspot
N/A
Up Against the Wall
Playspot
N/A
Minor play wave
Playspot
II+
Estate Bridge
Playspot
II
Last Hurrah
Rapid
N/A
Hazelwood Bridge
Rapid
N/A
Island
Playspot
N/A
Squirt Spot
Rapid
N/A
Take-out (CTH.T/Lakefield Road)
Rapid
N/A
Green Bay Road
Rapid
N/A
Confluence, Milwaukee River
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*2025.09.09 Wood Update* Cedarburg Mill to CTH.T (2.3 miles)
Cedar Creek
II-III
2.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater