Black (Clark Co.) - D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles)


Black (Clark Co.), Wisconsin, US

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D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles)

Usual Difficulty I-III (varies with level)
Length 12.5 Miles
Avg. Gradient 8 fpm
Max Gradient 20 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
BLACK RIVER AT NEILLSVILLE, WI
usgs-05381000 250 - 6000 cfs I(II) 59d16h23m 230 cfs (rc= -0.2 )
Too low for reasonable whitewater outing.


River Description

Boulder gardens and a couple ledges make a fun run at high water. Mostly, action is pretty sparse until the river takes a big bend near Hwy.73 (where Jack Creek / Cunningham Creek meets this reach). At this point a significant ledge can provide some play. A fine dells/rapids (rocky walls) finishes the reach just below Hwy 95.

(Note: Observations and 'minimums' based on only one run at 1290cfs.)

Following is a YouTube video which (I'm quite certain) shows someone canoeing down the most significant ledge/drop on this reach.


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-02-05 22:37:24


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