Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), |
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| Usual Difficulty | II-III+ (may vary with level) |
|---|---|
| Length | 1.4 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 14 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 18 fpm |
Do the full, listed, 1.4 mile run, or just park-and-play at Big Falls, which provides area
boaters a play spot and nice sized drop. The river splits around a small island. River left is
pretty much of a sheer drop (about 5-6'), while river right is a series of steps and slides which
should provide more play possibilities.
For additional description, see Upper
Midwest PaddleGuide
This may provide a fine companion piece for boaters who take advantage of the newly scheduled
releases at Jim Falls on the
Chippewa River.
There is usually adequate flow for some entertainment here.
| Gauge/flow analysis based on data from a gauge at or near the put-in location 1942-10-01 to 1955-09-30 | |
| Drainage area at gauge | 760 sq.mi. |
| Minimum mean daily flow during stated period | 61 cfs (1953.11.10-18+) |
| 90% of time flow exceeds | 106 cfs |
| 10% of time flow exceeds | 1,150 cfs |
| Maximum mean daily flow during stated period | 15,900 cfs (1955.05.30) |
| 10/90 ratio ('flashy-ness') (under 3 is fairly steady, over 10 is quite 'flashy') |
10.8 |
| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire (Eau Claire) [WI] |
Eau Claire River-Right Side of Island
|
hi | Jesse Becker | |
| Eau Claire [WI] |
left of island at Big Falls
|
n/a | Thomas O'Keefe | |
| 187d16h53m | Eau Claire [WI] |
Stacy on Big Falls
|
lower | bryan foster |
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run. River Alert
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River Links
NWRI - Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.) B) Little Falls to Big Falls (1.4 miles) (mobile)
User Comments
unwind. Locals bring their kids to swim in warmer times. I broke my little toe there while barefoot
walking in the stream through rocky area. Walked up the hill to Sacred Heart Hospital to find that
my broken toe was not castable. Only time I have ever had broken a bone. Beautiful area, will
return in time....ajf in Beloit Edit