Eau Claire (Chippewa trib.), Wisconsin, US
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B) Little Falls to Big Falls (1.4 miles)
| Usual Difficulty |
II-III+ (for normal flows) |
| Length |
1.4 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
14 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
18 fpm |
left of island at Big Falls
left of island at Big FallsPhoto of Big Falls of the Eau Claire River by Tom O'Keefe
River Description
Big Falls provides area boaters a play spot and nice sized drop. The river splits around a small
island. River left is pretty much of a sheer drop about 5-6' (practice your 'boof'), while river
right is a series of steps and slides which should provide more play possibilities.
Do the full, listed, 1.4 mile run, or just park-and-play at Big Falls. We have no specific info
about Little Falls, other than it is just upstream of the bridge on Hwy.K. (Thus, if you put-in
right at the bridge, you miss that falls!)
This may provide a fine companion piece for boaters who take advantage of the scheduled releases
at Jim Falls on the
Chippewa River.
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Last Updated: 2010-05-08 15:39:37