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Wolf River
Highway 64 DNR Landing to Markton County M Landing
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from the public Highway 64 DNR landing at Langlade and paddle Section III of the upper Wolf to Markton County M Landing. The run starts with several miles of riffles and Class II rapids, then builds into the Boy Scout and Hanson sequence before the take-out.
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Put-in
Highway 64 DNR Landing, LangladeThe Highway 64 landing is a public DNR access next to the live Langlade gauge and is also the take-out for the upstream Hollister-to-Langlade route.
Take-out
Markton County M LandingCounty M is the planned take-out before downstream Menominee Reservation access rules become a separate issue. Do not assume downstream landings are public without checking current tribal and outfitter guidance.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The Highway 64 landing is a public DNR access next to the live Langlade gauge and is also the take-out for the upstream Hollister-to-Langlade route.
- County M is the planned take-out before downstream Menominee Reservation access rules become a separate issue. Do not assume downstream landings are public without checking current tribal and outfitter guidance.
- Herb's Landing and Crab n Jack's/Wild Wolf-area landings are common whitewater alternates, but this route uses the published Markton County M endpoint and coordinates.
Watch for
- Long boulder gardens and named rapids including Crowle, Horserace, Twenty Day, Boy Scout, and Hanson before the County M take-out.
- Bony lines below about 400 cfs and stronger holes, pushier waves, and more consequential swims above about 950 cfs on the Langlade gauge.
- Strainers, deadfall, cold water, and private/reservation access issues if you miss the planned take-out.
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Score & sources
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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 | 600 cfs to 950 cfs |
| Low threshold | 250 cfs |
| High threshold | 1,200 cfs |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Wolf River Langlade-to-Markton flow bands |
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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 bands600-950 cfs great range
Wisconsin Trail Guide treats 250-400 cfs as low runnable, 400-600 cfs as enjoyable low runnable, 600-950 cfs as the great range, 950-1,200 cfs as fun and challenging for experienced whitewater paddlers, 1,200-1,700 cfs as unusually high intermediate water, and 2,500+ cfs as not recommended.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 04074950
Wisconsin Trail Guide says the referenced Langlade gauge is at the beginning of this segment and should accurately indicate current conditions; USGS locates the gauge at the State Highway 64 bridge.
- Endpoint coordinates45.18977, -88.73369 to 45.12576, -88.66297
Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes NAD83 / WGS84 GPS points for Langlade Highway 64 Landing and Markton County M Landing on the W5 guide.
- Public access contextUpper Wolf River Fishery Area
Wisconsin DNR says the Upper Wolf River Fishery Area includes many DNR-owned properties along the Wolf in Langlade County and provides fishing, boating, and other recreational uses.
- Route character9.5 miles; Class II-III
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists Langlade to Markton as a 9.5-mile intermediate route with Class II-III whitewater, 182 feet of elevation drop, and long rapids/boulder gardens.
- Whitewater corroborationAW reach 2319
American Whitewater documents the Wolf Section III reach from Langlade / Highway 64 to Crab n Jack's, describes the public DNR Highway 64 put-in, and uses the Wolf River at Langlade gauge.
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Quick answers
Wolf River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Wolf River?
Paddle Today watches Wolf River at Langlade, WI and treats 600 cfs to 950 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 Highway 64 DNR Landing, Langlade and ends at Markton County M Landing, about 9.5 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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