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Put-in WI

Put In

Prairie - Haymeadow Creek (Hwy.17) to Prairie Rd. (2.4-3.9 miles) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Prairie River near Merrill, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 150.0 – 1,250.0 CFS

Good beginner-to-intermediate flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for the Haymeadow Creek section, featuring a moderate gradient and scattered boulder gardens that require precise navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for potential mid-stream rocks and subtle current shifts that can complicate boat placement, with the best line typically running center-left to avoid isolated hydraulic features.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.9 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Haymeadow Creek (Hwy.17) to Prairie Rd. (2.4-3.9 miles)
Prairie
II 2.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater