Chippewa, E.Fk.

Other sources suggest putting in at Glidden. Frankly, from satellite views, it appears the overriding impression of the 10 miles from Glidden to Shanagolden is likely to be of swamps and meanders. Zooming down to the closest view, I cannot discern any real rapids (not to say there aren't any, just that none appear obvious).

(If you have done this stretch, and have information, photos, or video which speaks to the contrary, we'd love to be corrected!)

For this reason, it is hard to imagine why anyone might recommend putting in anywhere above Shanagolden.

Drainage area at our listed put-in is approximately 133 sq.mi. (as calculated via USGS StreamStats Beta software). By our listed take-out, it has increased to 197 square miles (48% increase).

Near Shanagolden, a fair-sized island will be encountered. There appear to be (perhaps) some minor rock-garden disturbances leading toward this island, and a slight increase in action as you pass the island (particularly in the river-left channel).

If parking can be found (roadside, or with permission of property owners nearby) with convenient access to river near this bridge, it would make a much better alternative for access.

Starting almost immediately downstream there is a fine stretch of rapids. It appears to start out class II, then diminish to class I-II, lasting nearly three-quarters of a mile.

After a sharp right-hand horseshoe bend (a 'U-turn' of the river), another horeshoe bend to the left encounters a private bridge (to a house on river-left) and a very brief rock-garden pitch to a pool below.