| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 9.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 4 fpm |
| Gauge | South Fork Flambeau River Near Phillips, Wi |
| Flow Rate as of 34 minutes | 221 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | January 4, 2010 |
River Description
Looking at the topo maps, there are no marked, named rapids on this stretch. However, zooming in to maximum resolution on the satellite views, there are rapids which appear evident, and have been marked on the 'Maps' tab.
River Features
Put In
Access PointDistance: 0 mi
Drainage: ~317 sq.mi.
OtherDistance: 0 mi
Drainage area at our listed put-in is approximately 317 sq.mi. (as calculated via USGS StreamStats Beta software). By our listed take-out, (with the confluence with the Elk River just upstream) it has increased to 615 square miles (94% increase).
As mentioned on the Flows tab, a USGS gauge exists many miles downriver (with drainage area of 1860 sq.mi.), where flow has been controlled by a number of dams. Thus that gauge is likely of very little value to estimate flows here.
unmarked, unnamed rapids #1
OtherDistance: 0.66 mi
An island appears to split the flow, and low-grade boulder-bed rapids flank either side.
unmarked, unnamed rapids #2
OtherDistance: 1.45 mi
A bit of constriction and apparent boulder-bed rapids appear evident.
unmarked, unnamed rapids #3
OtherDistance: 4.45 mi
There appears to be some low-grade boulder-bed rapids through this area.
unmarked, unnamed rapids #4
OtherDistance: 4.84 mi
There appears to be (perhaps) a bit of a ledge/drop here, followed by some additional boulder-bed and islands splitting the flow, which could create some riffles and waves.
Take Out
Access PointDistance: 9 mi
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