CHIPPEWA RIVER

(Eau Claire Co., WI, in downtown Eau Claire)

LENGTH 0.5,CLASS varies, GRADIENT

SEASON: Play boating throughout the summer.

PUT-IN: Below the dam that forms Dells Pond on the river left bank.

TAKEOUT: Bus. Hwy. 12 Bridge.

GAGE: USGS Gage at Chippewa Falls. Wide fluctuations are the norm depending on what the dam operators decide to release.

FUN FACT: Play spot in town.

SHUTTLE: Not required.

This set of rapids is the play spot for the locals. We have not boated it but they tell us it is a fun little spot if you are in town and want to hop in a boat.