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Wisconsin | West-Central Wisconsin
Eau Galle River
Foote Avenue to 770th Avenue
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Conditions
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Foote Avenue and take out at 770th Avenue for the shorter American Whitewater / Miles Paddled Eau Galle run below Spring Valley. The reach is scenic but usually low, with dam context upstream, a flagged low bridge near Eau Galle Road and Sabin Avenue, and private banks.
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Put-in
Foote Avenue bridge accessAmerican Whitewater places the put-in just below the Spring Valley flood-control dam corridor; do not paddle near dam infrastructure or assume release patterns.
Take-out
770th Avenue bridge accessScout the low ORV/snowmobile bridge near Eau Galle Road and Sabin Avenue when water or debris makes clearance uncertain.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- American Whitewater places the put-in just below the Spring Valley flood-control dam corridor; do not paddle near dam infrastructure or assume release patterns.
- Scout the low ORV/snowmobile bridge near Eau Galle Road and Sabin Avenue when water or debris makes clearance uncertain.
- Miles Paddled corroborates the 770th Avenue take-out coordinates, but legal parking and posted conditions still need same-day confirmation.
Watch for
- Low-water walking below the 100 cfs AW floor and quickly changing runoff after rain.
- The low ORV/snowmobile bridge, strainers, shallow riffles, and small ledges.
- Private banks, limited rescue access, cold water, and flood-control dam context upstream of the put-in.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Eau Galle River at Spring Valley, WI |
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| Target band | 100 cfs to 750 cfs |
| Low threshold | 100 cfs |
| High threshold | 750 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Eau Galle B runnable range |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- AW routeFoote Avenue to 770th Avenue, 4.3 mi
American Whitewater documents this exact Eau Galle Section B reach with put-in, low-bridge hazard, take-out, class I-II difficulty, and 10 fpm average gradient.
- Runnable range100-750 cfs
American Whitewater ties the route to the Spring Valley gauge and publishes a 100 cfs low-runnable floor and 750 cfs high-runnable ceiling.
- Access corroboration770th Avenue take-out
Miles Paddled documents Spring Valley-to-770th Avenue, gives 770th Avenue bridge GPS coordinates, and emphasizes that the creek is almost always too low.
- Current gauge check15.8 cfs / 12.09 ft at 2026-07-23 06:45 CDT
USGS Water Services returned current Eau Galle at Spring Valley data during this run, far below the selected AW floor.
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Quick answers
Eau Galle River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Eau Galle River?
Paddle Today watches Eau Galle River at Spring Valley, WI and treats 100 cfs to 750 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Eau Galle River route start and end?
This route starts at Foote Avenue bridge access and ends at 770th Avenue bridge access, about About 4.3 mi on the water.
Is this Eau Galle River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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