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Pine River
County N Bridge Landing to WEPCO Landing #5
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Plan
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Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at County N Bridge Landing beside the live USGS gauge and paddle the Pine River to WEPCO Landing #5. This is an easy Wild River float with quiet mixed-forest scenery, riffles, one short Class I pitch, and a route-specific minimum level from Wisconsin Trail Guide.
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Put-in
County N Bridge LandingCounty N Bridge Landing is the put-in and gauge corridor; check parking space and shoulder conditions before unloading.
Take-out
WEPCO Landing #5WEPCO Landing #5 is the planned take-out near the lower end of the PN1 guide. Identify the landing before launching because downstream continuation changes the trip and shuttle.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- County N Bridge Landing is the put-in and gauge corridor; check parking space and shoulder conditions before unloading.
- WEPCO Landing #5 is the planned take-out near the lower end of the PN1 guide. Identify the landing before launching because downstream continuation changes the trip and shuttle.
- Pine Dam and the Pine River Powerplant influence flow upstream of the route, so same-day gauge and release checks matter even though this is an easy route. The dam is not an in-route portage or take-out; do not continue beyond WEPCO Landing #5 without a separate downstream plan.
Watch for
- Shallow riffles, dragging, and slower travel below the 1.75 ft / 150 cfs suggested minimum.
- Faster current after dam releases or rain, plus cold water and limited quick exits in the wooded Wild River corridor.
- Downed trees, sweepers, and low branches on bends, especially after storms.
- One short Class I pitch and riffles that are easy at normal levels but still require boat control around rocks.
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Score & sources
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Pine River Below Pine River Powerplant near Florence, WI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 1.75 ft |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Pine River PN1 suggested minimum level |
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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.
- Route-specific guide9.3 miles; 3 to 4 hours
Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes Pine River PN1 from County N Bridge Landing to WEPCO Landing #5, with easy difficulty, riffles/Class I, 20 feet of drop, and a 3 to 4 hour paddle time.
- Minimum suggested level1.75 ft / about 150 cfs
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists the County N Bridge USGS gauge and gives 1.75 feet / 150 cfs as the suggested minimum for this Pine River segment.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 04064500 at County N
USGS describes 04064500 as Pine River below Pine River Powerplant near Florence, on the left bank 60 feet upstream from the County Trunk Highway N bridge, with current discharge and gage-height data.
- Endpoint coordinates45.83711, -88.22522 to 45.83949, -88.14080
Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes NAD83 / WGS84 coordinates for County N Bridge Landing and WEPCO Landing #5 in the PN1 guide.
- Public recreation contextPine-Popple Wild Rivers
Wisconsin DNR describes public recreation in the Pine and Popple Wild Rivers area, and Travel Wisconsin identifies the Pine as a state-designated wild river with canoeing, rapids, and portage context.
- Access and route characterCounty N, Oxbow, Johnson Creek Road, WEPCO #5
The guide maps multiple named accesses along the PN1 corridor and notes that the shorter Oxbow shuttle is a common local option inside the full County N-to-WEPCO route.
- Upstream release contextPine Dam about 2 miles above County N
Wisconsin Trail Guide identifies Pine Dam as controlling flow upstream of the Highway N wayside landing; this is a release/flow-check issue, not an in-route dam portage on the County N-to-WEPCO segment.
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Quick answers
Pine River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Pine River?
Paddle Today watches Pine River Below Pine River Powerplant near Florence, WI and uses 1.75 ft as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Pine River route start and end?
This route starts at County N Bridge Landing and ends at WEPCO Landing #5, about 9.3 mi on the water.
Is this Pine River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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