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Rapid WI Class I

Koehler's Ford 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
Koehler's Ford Rips
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Koehler's Ford Rips presents a straightforward Class I water run with minimal technical challenges, characterized by gentle riffles and scattered rock formations. Paddlers can expect a clean line with minimal obstacle navigation, though attentive maneuvering around occasional mid-stream boulders is recommended during lower water levels. The rapid offers a predictable flow typical of the South Fork Eau Claire's moderate gradient sections.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
4.6 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