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Rapid WI

Scratch

Flambeau, S.Fk. - E) CTH.W to Skinner Creek Landing (11.2 miles) · WI

American Whitewater 45.6307, -90.7510

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Gauge Conditions

South Fork Flambeau River near Phillips, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Likely low to moderate. (Best flows uncertain! Please help your fellow boaters by adding a comment about best flows, and class/difficulty at various flows!)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Scratch
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Description

Scratch rapid presents a technical navigation challenge with multiple boulder-strewn channels that require precise boat placement and quick maneuvering. Paddlers must carefully read the water and choose their line, avoiding potential pinning hazards among the scattered rocks and potential undercut formations. While not particularly steep or high-gradient, the rapid demands constant attention and skilled boat control to successfully thread through its complex rocky terrain.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
9.8 mi
Directions
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E) CTH.W to Skinner Creek Landing (11.2 miles)
Flambeau, S.Fk.
II(III) 11.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater