B) Hwy 52 (Lily) to Wolf Rd. (3.2 miles) (Upper or Short Section 1)Class I-II
3.2 Miles
Avg Gradient 13 fpm
Max Gradient 19 fpm
Gauge Information
Wolf
River DescriptionThe Lily River put-in is no longer used as commonly as the Hwy 52 west put-in, just downstream from the blue suspension bridge.The character of the Wolf River changes south of Lily. Upstream you'll find a marshy, winding and mostly quietwater river. Downstream, the Wolf become the classic boulder garden river for which it has become known. There are two Class II rapids and a few Class I riffle rapids in this short, 3.5 miles stretch. At about 2.5 miles you'll reach Big Slough Gundy, a low Class II rapid in a wide stretch of river. Less than a mile later, Little Slough Gundy is a Class II rapid through a beautiful narrow stretch, with a couple of small ledge drops. The take out is at Wolf Road, just after Little Slough Gundy, on river left. For those interested in history, logging era timber is commonly seen on this stretch. Those willing to put in the time can find timber company brands burned into the ends of eight-footers that haven't rotted away. Recommended reading: Paddling Northern Wisconsin, by Mike Svob, Wisconsin Trails Press, Madison, WI. StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2004-08-25 23:10:09
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