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Eau Claire River

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2.7–4.1 midistance range
Moderatedifficulty
The Eau Claire River runs through rock outcrops and forest at Dells of the Eau Claire County Park.
Dells of the Eau Claire RiverPhoto by Joshua Mayer · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Your tripCounty Highway J Landing to Ross Avenue River AccessAbout 3.7 mi · About 1.5–3 hr · moderate
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Water levels

These Eau Claire River routes use Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI as the main gauge reference.

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Compare 3 routes (3 scored · 0 planning) across Central Wisconsin. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Eau Claire River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Eau Claire River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Eau Claire River?

Paddle Today tracks 3 Eau Claire River routes across Central Wisconsin. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Eau Claire River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses Eau Claire River at Kelly, WI. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Eau Claire River route is best today?

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