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) 60d21h02m 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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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Listed minimum is for 'experienced' whitewater boaters. The reach is floatable much lower, but will generally be (again, for experienced whitewater boaters) a tame 'rock-dodge' run. (This may cause canoeists who are not experienced in whitewater, or boaters who do not have appropriate whitewater craft, to consider this reach very difficult and near scary at most water levels!)

Gauge/flow analysis based on data from 1963-10-01 to 2008-05-11
Drainage area at gauge 749 sq.mi.
Minimum mean daily flow during stated period 11 cfs (1988.08.04)
90% of time flow exceeds 59 cfs
10% of time flow exceeds 1,540 cfs
Maximum mean daily flow during stated period 24,900 cfs (1979.04.25)
10/90 ratio ('flashy-ness')
(under 3 is fairly steady, over 10 is quite 'flashy')		 26.1
Average days per year over recommended 'low' threshold  46
Average days per year over recommended 'high' threshold  5

Offseason ('Ice') gauge conversions:
11.5 = 9,050 cfs
10.5 = 7,230 cfs
9.5 = 5,630 cfs
8.5 = 4,220 cfs
7.5 = 3,020 cfs
6.5 = 2,030 cfs
5.5 = 1,270 cfs

 

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
BLACK RIVER AT NEILLSVILLE, WI
usgs-05381000 250 - 6000 cfs I(II) 60d21h02m 230 cfs (rc= -0.2 )
Too low for reasonable whitewater outing.

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 - 250 cfs extremely Low-barely Low I(II) Too low for reasonable whitewater outing.
250 - 750 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I-II(III) Low-to-moderate flows, appropriate for novice to intermediate whitewater paddlers.
750 -1200 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable II+(III) Perhaps 'optimum' flows for good intermediate whitewater paddlers. Will be pushy (scary/dangerous) for less experienced paddlers.
1200 -6000 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable II-III+ High, pushy, big, flushy, with waves and wavetrains. Strong, experienced paddlers may find fun.
6000 -20000 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High II-III+ Unusually high flows. Expert whitewater paddlers may find waves/wave-trains entertaining. All others are urged to refrain from paddling this section at these f
20000 -50000 cfs somewhat High-extremely High III+(IV) Flood level flows. Huge, pushy, likely mobile strainers (floating branches and whole trees). Utmost caution is urged for anyone running at these flows.

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User Comments
2010-06-10 07:24:44 (610 days ago)
dhiller (151979)
I run an abbreviation of this reach anytime it's over 250 cfs. 250 is minimum and a couple spots
can be tricky/frustrating but definitely runnable. Between 750 and 1200 seems best with lots of
"textbook" features developing. 1250 is mostly washout haystacks. I have never run it above 1250
nor beyond hwy 95.
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 D) Neillsville to Lake Arbutus (12.5 miles), Black (Clark Co.) Wisconsin, US (mobile)