| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 4.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 18 fpm |
| Gauge | Prairie River Near Merrill, Wi |
| Flow Rate as of 47 minutes | 117 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | October 11, 2008 |
River Description
Pleasant canoe/beginner-kayak trip; Fairly continuous rock-garden rapids.
Listed put-in is carry-in from the second 90 degree turn (which turns to the left) after the second Cty E bridge over the New Wood when coming in from the south. The run could be lengthened by starting from the third Cty E bridge, yielding a run of 8.9 miles with an average gradient of 13'/mile. The first 5 miles of this is primarily quietwater.
This is likely to be done as a 'companion' run along with other short runs in the area, such as the Copper, Pine Dells, Prairie Dells, Trappe, and so on.
River Features
Put In
Access PointDistance: 0 mi
USGS sampling site
OtherDistance: 0 mi
USGS lists a sampling site with drainage area of 82.2 square miles.
Take Out
Access PointDistance: 4.1 mi
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