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Lazy Willow (LW)

PlayspotClass II42.74690, -87.82340

Description

Not far downstream of Tundra, in the river-left flow, at moderate flows (600-1000+ cfs), a wave forms. A shoreline eddy (bigger at higher flows) can allow some repeat play.

A willow on shore (years and years ago) toppled, and the trunk (laying across the ground, roots still intact) has anchored to the ground and sent up substantial vertical branches. The name of this wave reflects the 'lazy' trunk of that tree. That willow continues to fracture (and often sprout anew).


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