Apple

C) Apple River Falls (0.55 mile)

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DifficultyII-III
Length0.5 mi
Avg Gradient60 fpm
GaugeApple River Above 05341499 at Park in Somerset, Wi
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
346 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 24, 2025

River Description

A few miles downstream of the popular 'tubing' stretch of the Apple River in Somerset) the river enters a backwater from a dam. Most of the flow (most of the year) will be diverted through a penstock into a power plant for hydropower generation. When flow exceeds capacity of the penstock and generation demand, water may be allowed in the normally bypassed reach.

At least one good ledge (and it appears there may be more) could create some whitewater interest. We have no specific awareness of any runs of this reach. Anyone having more boater-specific info is encouraged to help your fellow boaters out by providing a comment or report! Are there more ledges? Or is this it?


River Features

Apple River Falls

Class: II+Distance: 0 mi
Apple River Falls

A view of the 'Falls' right below the dam is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQCdnpI6EpY

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Take Out

Distance: 0.55 mi
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Pete Giordano

May 24, 2025