Rapid WI Class I

Rips (3)

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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Rips is a mild Class I rapid with minimal technical challenges, characterized by gentle riffles and scattered small rocks. Paddlers can expect a straightforward line with no significant obstacles, making it suitable for beginners and offering a relaxed float through this section of the South Fork Eau Claire River.