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Wisconsin | Northwoods Wisconsin
Wolf River
West Hollister Road to Highway 64 DNR Landing
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at West Hollister Road above Burnt Point Rapids and take out at the DNR landing just past the Highway 64 bridge in Langlade. This is the classic Section II Wolf run: scenic, clear, and approachable for novice whitewater paddlers, but still a rapids route rather than a casual flatwater float.
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Put-in
West Hollister Road LandingThe West Hollister landing is public and route-standard, but it is a rocky carry-in with no outhouse and parking set back from the turnaround loop.
Take-out
Highway 64 DNR Landing / Langlade bridgeThe Highway 64 DNR landing has parking and toilets, but expect a carry from the water back to the lot.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The West Hollister landing is public and route-standard, but it is a rocky carry-in with no outhouse and parking set back from the turnaround loop.
- The Highway 64 DNR landing has parking and toilets, but expect a carry from the water back to the lot.
- The take-out sits immediately after the Langlade bridge and near the USGS gauge corridor, so identify it before launching and do not drift downstream into the stronger lower Wolf sections by mistake.
Watch for
- Class I-II boulder gardens and named rapids including Burnt Point, Oxbow, Cedar, Hemlock, Sherry, and Larzelere.
- Scrapey rock contact below the conservative target window and pushier swims as the Langlade gauge rises above about 500 cfs.
- Cold-water exposure, pinned feet in moving water, and limited casual bailout options in the forested corridor.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Wolf River at Langlade, WI |
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| Target band | 250 cfs to 500 cfs |
| Low threshold | 150 cfs |
| High threshold | 1,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Wolf Section II gauge bands plus Wisconsin River Trips route notes |
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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 flow bands250-1,000 cfs low-to-moderate runnable
American Whitewater ties Section II to USGS 04074950 and lists 150-250 cfs as marginal bump-and-scrape, 250-1,000 cfs as low-to-moderate boatable, 1,000-2,000 cfs as moderate boatable, and 2,000-3,000 cfs as high boatable.
- Route-specific target200-500 cfs intermediate window
Wisconsin River Trips says intermediate paddlers should do the Hollister-to-Langlade section at 200-500 cfs, calls 210 cfs low but workable, and warns that 500 cfs and up is for paddlers with whitewater gear and training.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 04074950
USGS locates the Wolf River at Langlade gauge at the State Highway 64 bridge, and American Whitewater notes that the gauge is at the end of the reach and accurately reflects actual flow.
- Access coordinates45.248, -88.8062 to 45.1901, -88.7333
Riverfacts publishes Hollister-to-Langlade put-in and take-out coordinates that align with Wisconsin River Trips, American Whitewater, Wisconsin Trail Guide map context, and the USGS Highway 64 bridge gauge location.
- Public take-outHighway 64 DNR Landing
American Whitewater describes the take-out as a Wisconsin DNR-maintained public access on river right just past the Langlade bridge, with outhouses and a large parking area.
- River characterClass I-II boulder gardens
Wisconsin Trail Guide maps the 8.3-mile Hollister-to-Langlade segment and names the main rapids, including Burnt Point, Oxbow, Cedar, Hemlock, Sherry, and Larzelere.
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Wolf River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Wolf River?
Paddle Today watches Wolf River at Langlade, WI and treats 250 cfs to 500 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Wolf River route start and end?
This route starts at West Hollister Road Landing and ends at Highway 64 DNR Landing / Langlade bridge, about 8.3 mi on the water.
Is this Wolf 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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