C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)Class II-III+(IV)
1 Miles
Avg Gradient 60 fpm
Max Gradient 60 fpm
WI, Wisconsin River, Grandfather Falls
WI, Wisconsin River, Grandfather Falls Photo of Outflow from Grandfather Falls dam. by Mark Mastalski taken April 2002 Gauge Information
Wisconsin
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile) II-III+(IV)
River DescriptionBetween the Grandfather Dam and the powerhouse lies a full mile of big, wide river with an amazing jumble of rocks and a few good ledges. With adequate water, this is a wild stretch of river which should allow many options of routes and plenty of play possibilities.There is one main ledge about 2/3 of the way down which may rate the (IV) in the description. At low-to-moderate flows, this reach may be more in the II-III range, but the continuous nature of the rapids, and pushiness (as it heads to higher water levels) should not be taken lightly. There is a minor trail through the brush on river left for scouting, and the road parallels the river not far back from that. For additional description, see Upper Midwest PaddleGuide StreamTeam Status: unverified
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