Wolf, Wisconsin, US
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B) Hwy 52 (Lily) to Wolf Rd. (3.2 - 6.5 miles ) (Upper or Short Section 1)
| Usual Difficulty |
I-II (varies with level) |
| Avg. Gradient |
13 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
19 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
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WOLF RIVER AT LANGLADE, WI
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usgs-04074950 |
250 - 3000 cfs
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I-II |
68d01h33m |
~ 400
cfs
(rc= 0.1 ) |
Recommended low-to-medium boatable flow. Gauge is nearly 15 miles downstream. Actual flow in this reach will be less due to tributaries downstream of this reach which add to that gauge. |
River Description
The Lily River put-in is no longer used as commonly as the Hwy 52 west put-in, just downstream
from the blue suspension bridge.
The character of the Wolf River changes south of Lily. Upstream you'll find a marshy, winding and
mostly quietwater river. Downstream, the Wolf become the classic boulder garden river for which
it has become known.
There are two Class II rapids and a few Class I riffle rapids in this short, 3.5 miles stretch.
At about 2.5 miles you'll reach Big Slough
Gundy, a low Class II rapid in a wide stretch of river. Less than a mile later,
Little Slough Gundy is a Class II rapid
through a beautiful narrow stretch, with a couple of small ledge drops.
The take out is at Wolf Road, just after Little Slough Gundy, on river left.
For those continuing on for the 'full reach', the remainder of the distance to the normal put-in
for the next section) is flatwater and light (class I) rapids.
For those interested in history, logging era timber is commonly seen on this stretch. Those
willing to put in the time can find timber company brands burned into the ends of eight-footers
that haven't rotted away.
Recommended reading: Paddling Northern Wisconsin, by Mike Svob, Wisconsin Trails Press, Madison,
WI.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-09-22 13:54:41
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