Wisconsin whitewater - Duncan Creek, Chippewa County

Chippewa county, Glen Loch Dam to Chippewa River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The starting location is a short drive from Eau Claire, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The Glen
    Loch Dam to Chippewa River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Duncan Creek. The beautiful scenery of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
There are plenty of folks from Eau Claire here at Duncan Creek. An average amount of rainfall falls at Duncan Creek; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
Through the summer highs here at Duncan Creek reach the 80's, and the night is rather colder of course, generally in the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Duncan Creek are in the 0's.
 

Duncan Creek, Glen Loch Dam to Chippewa River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.957
Longitude: -91.39901

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.9332
Longitude: -91.3884

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Current weather conditions at Duncan Creek, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: BLOOMER 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Glen Loch Motel, Chippewa Falls
Glen Loch Motel, in beautiful Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is located on a 3.5 acre pine tree setting. Located within walking distance of Irvine Park and Ojibwa Golf Course as well as only 1 mile from L...

Park Inn Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls
2 miles away
This warm and inviting hotel offers 52 guestrooms, business studio suites, jacuzzi suites and is connected to a conference center with accommodations for up to 500 people. This unique, mid-scale hotel...

Country Inn By Carlson Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls
2 miles away
- Newly renovated Spring, 2007 - Complimentary Wireless Internet Access. - New King Executive Suites with larger desks, leather rolling chairs, fridge/microwave combo, recliner. - Spectacular breakfas...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Duncan Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Duncan Creek.
 Whitewater Near Duncan Creek:
Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1.4 miles long (Little Falls to Big Falls)
Chippewa River, Chippewa County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Jim Falls)
Chippewa River, Eau Claire County , 10 miles away, Class II - 0.5 miles long (Downtown EauClaire)
Eau Claire River, Eau Claire County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Channey Rd)
 Ski Areas Near Duncan Creek:
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin , 61 miles away, 516 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 91 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Welch Village, Minnesota , 94 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 97 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 99 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 104 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 118 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 118 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Duncan Creek:
Glen Loch Motel, Chippewa Falls , 1 miles away
Park Inn Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls , 2 miles away
Country Inn By Carlson Chippewa Falls, Chippewa Falls , 2 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites EAU CLAIRE NORTH, Chippewa Falls , 4 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Eau Claire, Eau Claire , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Duncan Creek:
Pine Harbor Campsite, Chippewa Falls, 1 miles away
O'Neil Creek Campground, Chippewa Falls, 3 miles away
Country Camping, Chippewa Falls, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Duncan Creek:
O'Neil Creek Flowage Trail, Chippewa County , 12 miles away
Hickory Ridge Trail, Chippewa County , 12 miles away
Hay Meadow Trail, Chippewa County , 13 miles away
Deer Fly Trail, Chippewa County , 13 miles away
Moonridge Trail, Chippewa County , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Duncan Creek:
Timber Terrace Golf Course, Chippewa Falls , 2 miles away
Lake Wissota Golf Course, Chippewa Falls , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Duncan Creek

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