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Rapid WI

Rural Road (Second Crossing)

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

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Gauge Conditions
Tomorrow River near Nelsonville, WI Upstream Primary
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!*

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rural Road (Second Crossing)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rural Road (Second Crossing) features a straightforward but potentially technical descent through a narrow channel with scattered rocky obstacles. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate around potential pinning hazards and maintain situational awareness, especially during low water conditions when exposed rocks become more prominent. The rapid's complexity can vary significantly with water levels, so scouting and careful route selection are recommended.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.6 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