A) Moore Park to Vogues Rd (7.6 miles)Class II-III+(IV)
7.6 Miles
Avg Gradient 37 fpm
Max Gradient 81 fpm
Gauge Information
Tyler Forks
A) Moore Park to Vogues Rd (7.6 miles) II-III+(IV)
River DescriptionThe Tyler Forks features boulderbed rapids interspersed by sections of alder swamp with several steep bedrock drops. Wren Falls (towards the end of the reach) may be one of the most scenic small falls in the state.This reach begins with the "dells" of the Tyler Forks (local name unknown) which is reached by carrying upstream from the end of Moore Park Rd. The river drops 40+' rapidly here through a sequence which begins with fast class III feeding into a stepped ledge of 8'-10' and finishing with a fun drop through a small rockwalled canyon. This is the most challenging drop on this reach. Those that don't wish to run this should put-in at the Hwy 77 bridge as there is only flat water between the bottom of this drop and the bridge. From Hwy 77, the current picks up again through read-and-run boulderbed with one ledge of about 4'. After about a mile and three quarters, things start to slow down as the river enters a section of moving water through alder swamp. When the current starts picking up again, be aware that you are approaching Wren Falls. Wren is a rolled lip vertical of about 10'-12', dropping between vertical rock walls into a deep pool, a very beautiful site and great photo op. The falls approach is pretty straightforward, though you will want all the speed you can muster to launch and avoid the hole at the base. Below Wren there is about a half mile of class II followed by a short stretch of moving water to the Vogues Rd take-out. For additional description, see Upper Midwest PaddleGuide StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2008-05-01 19:14:45
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