Trappe, Wisconsin, US

CTH.G to Rocky Ridge Rd (3.5 miles)

Rapids (John)

Rapids (John)
Photo of John Meredith by Falk Eichhorn taken 03/31/07 @ 3.3ft

Gauge Information

River Description

The most significant rapids (about a mile below the Trappe River Road bridge) is about 200 yards long and features considerably more gradient and difficulty than the rest of the run. A substantial hole midway through, followed by shallow rock (right) and a bend with a large tree/snag (left) made this a portage for most of us at the high water level.

UPDATE October 23, 2005. A group of UW Hoofers ran this stretch at probably the bare minimum (see Put-in picture). There are several minor rapids between the put-in and the most significant rapids mentioned above. At the minimal level, this significant rapid was a steep boulder garden that resembled a pinball course, emphasis on pin. We were able to make our way through due to the low flows. Intermediate flows may make this drop ugly, if not a mandatory portage.

This run makes a great companion run for the near-by Pine River(Lincoln Co.).