WISCONSIN RIVER, WHITEWATER SLALOM COURSE

(Marathon Co., WI, in Wausau)

LENGTH 1754', CLASS II-III, GRADIENT: 39' per mile

SEASON: During scheduled releases.

PUT-IN: The course is located near the Washington St. Bridge in downtown Wausau. The put-in is upstream of this bridge.

TAKEOUT: Downstream of course.

GAGE: Contact Wausau Canoe and Kayak Corporation for information on releases. Wisconsin Public Service's Western Area Hydro Office (715-536-8114 or -7289, hours during the week 7:00 am to 4:00 pm) coordinates the schedule with the Wausau Area Canoe and Kayak Club (WACKO)

FUN FACT: Competitive slalom events in the summer with scheduled releases.

SHUTTLE: Not required.

This course is available for competition and some scheduled releases. Call Check out the Wausau Canoe and Kayak Corporation Website for more information.