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Playspot WI Class II

#4

Wisconsin - D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Wisconsin River at Rothschild, WI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
#4
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Interestingly, the final drops of the course are somewhat unimaginatively named by numbering them from downriver-to-upriver! Thus, boaters encounter them in 'countdown' fashion: #4, #3, #2, #1.

Beginners and less aggressive paddlers may forego the upper part of the course and just play these final four features, which are all more 'beginner friendly', while still allowing experienced boaters a good variety of playboating maneuvers. Surfs, spins, and elevated moves (enders, cartwheels, etc) are possible in these final wave/holes.  Number 4 is the competition hole with all hole tricks possible as well as combinations.  It favors the right but lefty moves can be accomplished in the center. Either eddy is easy to get to but the right is easier to catch and has a more relaxed pool to wait in.  Sometimes gets busy during releases but hit it early or late in the day for shortest lines.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
Wisconsin
II-III 0.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater