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Rapid WI

Island Rips

Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), S.Fk. - Double-track off Dickerson Ave. to CTH.H (10 miles) (WI)

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Gauge Conditions
Poplar River near Owen, WI Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Island Rips
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Island Rips presents a complex series of hydraulics split by mid-river boulder clusters, creating multiple technical channels that demand precise boat positioning and reading water. Paddlers should anticipate unpredictable cross-currents and potential pin hazards around the island features, with the main channel requiring careful route selection to avoid potential obstacle traps during varying water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
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Double-track off Dickerson Ave. to CTH.H (10 miles)
Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), S.Fk.
I-II 9.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater