| Difficulty | II(III) |
| Length | 1.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 30 fpm |
| Gauge | Kinnickinnic River Near River Falls, Wi |
| Flow Rate as of 39 minutes | 91 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 28, 2021 |
River Description
A footbridge crosses the lower part of this tributary just as it drops its final ledges toward confluence with the (main) Kinnickinnic in River Falls. We have no reports of whether this is actually runnable, nor for how far upstream. (On aerial/satellite photo, it appears there may be one bigger drop a bit upstream -- runnable? Not?)
Has anyone had eyes on this? Scouted it? Run it? From how far up? Is it a woodfest upstream? A portage-fest? Report!
Click the following link to enjoy drone footage of the mouth of this tributary and area around the dam just upstream of the confluence: Aerial drone footage of Kinnickinnic/S.Fk. confluence
River Features
Put In
Access PointDistance: 0 mi
Drainage area: ~16 sq.mi.
OtherDistance: 0 mi
At our listed theoretical put-in, drainage area is about 16 square miles (as calculated by USGS StreamStats 4.0 Beta software).
Burr Oak Trail Bridge
OtherDistance: 0.64 mi
(Mostly a waypoint) (Unknown if there are any issues with clearance.)
South Sixth Street /Plum Tree Trail Bridge
OtherDistance: 0.93 mi
Waypoint ... again, unsure of clearance.
S.Third Street / Blue Stem Parkway
OtherDistance: 1.31 mi
Waypoint ... uncertain of clearance with good flows.
S.Third Street / Blue Stem Parkway
OtherDistance: 1.31 mi
Waypoint ... uncertain of clearance with good flows.
S.Third Street / Blue Stem Parkway
OtherDistance: 1.31 mi
Waypoint ... uncertain of clearance with good flows.
Swinging Bridge
RapidClass: IIDistance: 1.99 mi
As you approach and pass under the swinging bridge, you'll encounter a fine rapids formed by short ledges.
The confluence with the (main) Kinnickinnic River lies just downstream.
Main Stem Falls
RapidClass: IIDistance: 2.08 mi
At the confluence, the (main) Kinnickinnic River has a ledge/drop (just below a stair-stepped dam) which might be worth investigating.
Take Out
Access PointDistance: 2.1 mi
River-left (of both the S.Fk. and the main Kinnickinnic) is Glen Park, which will provide parking and access to the river(s).
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