Branch

Quick Facts:

Location: Approximately 12 miles nw from downtown Manitowoc, WI.
Put-in: 44.1890, -87.8514
Take-out: 44.1802, -87.8016
Shuttle Length: 3.1 miles.

Character: Small creek with mud/gravel/cobble river-bed; expect some deadfall and snags.

Put-in is approximately 792' elevation.
Take-out is approximately 730' elevation.
Thus total elevation change is approximately 62'.

General Overview

This stretch of river makes a very pleasant swiftwater or beginners whitewater run. There are no significant drops, but gradient is relatively continuous and mild, making an enjoyable run.

At moderate or higher flows, be very vigilant about looking ahead for snags or strainers (down trees in the water) and avoid them at all costs.

Special Note: The real HUC for this reach should be 04030101. It has been 'faked' below to allow this reach to 'sort' (when listing is pulled up 'by drainage') into the 'Southwestern Lake Michigan' rivers, rather than the already bloated list of 'Northwestern Lake Michigan' rivers.