Gauge Conditions

Big Rib River at Rib Falls, WI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Probably too low. (Likely under 130 cfs.)

Prairie River near Merrill, WI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the end of the Rib Dells run, featuring a complex boulder garden that requires precise maneuvering between and around large, irregularly placed rocks. Paddlers must carefully pick their line to avoid potential pin spots and navigate the uneven water flow, with the most navigable route typically shifting based on water levels and seasonal changes.