Black (Mississippi Trib.)
F) Hatfield Hydro to Hall's Creek Landing (3.9 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 4.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Gauge | Black River at Neillsville, Wi |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 202 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 26, 2024 |
River Description
Far less often run than the section just upriver (from the dam to the powerhouse), this reach contains three relatively minor rapids.
Since this section lies downstream of the powerhouse, it may be runnable (and could provide some minor play opportunities) at times when the upper reach is dewatered. Also
Many boaters have noted the 'virtual gauge' created for this section may be of rather little merit (being merely a calculation of theoretical water available). The most relevant flow info is available from a NOAA gauge associated with the powerplant, available here: NOAA Hatfield Gauge. I believe this represents the total water in the river downstream of the powerplant (I.E., in this section).
River Features
Hatfield Powerhouse Put-In
A public put-in provided as a condition of the hydropower license is provided on the downstream river right side of the powerhouse. A small parking area and picnic site is open to the public providing access to the river but parking is limited.
Halls Creek Landing Take-Out
Take out on river right at the Halls Creek confluence.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportStop at the powerhouse access while driving through.
*brickyard road
Firebrick road leads to an alternate put in. The road to the powerplant landing looks like a driveway until you head down it and see the sign.