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C) Hollister Rd to Langlade (Hwy 64) (8 miles) (Section 2 of the Wolf)

Class I-II
8 Miles
Avg Gradient 15 fpm
Max Gradient 26 fpm

Oxbow Rapids


Oxbow Rapids
Photo of Oxbow Rapids by John Lee taken 4/27/07 @ 408 cfs

Gauge Information


Min Sug. Level:  250 cfs

River Description

This 8-mile stretch is commonly know as "Section II" of the Wolf. It is often paddled by beginners, because it offers a variety of Class I and II rapids with good surfing waves and countless eddies.

Put in at Hollister Road, at the top of Burnt Point Rapids. After this Class II rock-garden there is about 2.5 miles of flatwater to reach a succession of three Class II rapids: Oxbow, Cedar and Hemlock. The last one, Hemlock, is the shortest but offers the biggest challenge with its higher gradient.

Another two miles of flatwater follows, which passes "Irrigation Ditch". Boaters commonly run this 3-mile section ("Short II") from the Ditch down to Langlade, as the shuttle is easy and the trip is less than two hours.

Three rapids follow on this section. The second - Sherry Rapid - is by far the most difficult on the entire stretch.

Take out on river right just past the Langlade Bridge. The Wisconsin DNR maintains the public access, complete with outhouses and a large parking area.

Good reference: "Paddling Northern Wisconsin," by Mike Svob. Wisconsin Trails Press.


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Last Updated: 2004-08-25 23:10:54

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Put in at Hollister


Put in at Hollister  Wolf WI
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Oxbow Rapids


Oxbow Rapids  Wolf WI
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Gauge Description:

The local (paddlers) gauge is located at the intersections of Highways 64 and 55, Langlade, Wis. Park at the motel on the corner and walk down the stairs behind the motel. The gauge measures the level in inches.
Low flow is below 6 inches, medium between 6-12, and high above 12. Spring flood levels run in the 20s.
One inch on this gauge is roughly equal to 50 cfs on the USGS gauge.

WOLF RIVER AT LANGLADE [ WI ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
7.56 215 10/11 19:00

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
WI Wolf— A) CTH.A (S.of Pearson) to Hwy.52 (Lily) (10.4 miles) I-II 7.56 ft   low 10/11 19:00
WI Wolf— B) Hwy 52 (Lily) to Wolf Rd. (3.2 miles) I-II 215 cfs   low 10/11 19:00
WI Wolf— C) Hollister Rd to Langlade (Hwy 64) (8 miles) I-II 215 cfs   low 10/11 19:00
WI Wolf— D) Section 3: Langlade (Hwy 64) to Gilmore's Mistake (Wild Wolf Inn) (3.9 or 10.3 miles) II(III) 215 cfs   med 10/11 19:00
WI Wolf— F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls ** Access Fee ** (5.7 miles) II-III(IV) 215 cfs   med 10/11 19:00

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:1859
USGS Station:04074950
HUC:04030202
Latitude:45.1900
Longitude:-88.7333
Class:6

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Paddling Northern Wisconsin : 82 Great Trips by Canoe and Kayak
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Whitewater, Quietwater: A Guide to the Wild Rivers of Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and Northeast Minnesota
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World Whitewater: A Global Guide for River Runners
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