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White River
Maple Ridge Road to Highway 112 Dam
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Put in at Maple Ridge Road near Mason and take out above the Highway 112 dam / flowage. This is a full moving-water day with a dam-finish mindset, not a casual float.
Put-in
Maple Ridge Road Access Open mapWisconsin Trail Guide publishes WGS84 coordinates for Maple Ridge Road Access and Highway 112 Dam Landing, but official landing or parking authority is weaker than on the strongest DNR-led routes.
Take-out
Highway 112 Dam Landing Open mapDo not drift toward the dam or restricted area at the take-out. Treat the finish as a deliberate exit, not a soft glide into flatwater.
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Access caveats
- Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes WGS84 coordinates for Maple Ridge Road Access and Highway 112 Dam Landing, but official landing or parking authority is weaker than on the strongest DNR-led routes.
- Do not drift toward the dam or restricted area at the take-out. Treat the finish as a deliberate exit, not a soft glide into flatwater.
Watch for
- Nearly continuous current and class I-II features with fewer easy bailout points than a typical family float.
- Boulder gardens, strainers, and pin risk that become more serious as levels rise.
- Hydropeaking or diurnal fluctuation, plus cold-water exposure outside midsummer.
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Data behind the score Gauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | White River near Ashland, WI |
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| Target band | 1.35 ft to 1.75 ft |
| Low threshold | 1.10 ft |
| High threshold | 2.60 ft |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | MilesPaddled White River same-route gauge note |
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Notes What to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Exact-route gauge note 1.47 ft / 200 cfs = recommended
MilesPaddled ties this exact Maple Ridge to Hwy 112 route to a recommended day around 1.47 ft / 200 cfs on the White River gauge near Ashland.
- Route guide 14.9 miles; Class II
Wisconsin Trail Guide documents White River WH1 from Maple Ridge Road Bridge to Highway 112 Dam as a 14.9-mile novice route with frequent riffles, low-hazard rapids, and Class II as the most difficult rapid rating.
- Published coordinates 46.43755, -91.02610 to 46.49834, -90.91032
Wisconsin Trail Guide publishes NAD83 / WGS84 coordinates for Maple Ridge Road Access and Highway 112 Dam Landing.
- Primary caution Continuous current plus dam take-out
This is not a drift-and-chat river. Quick current, boulder gardens, frequent riffles, and the dam finish mean consequence rises before the number alone looks extreme.
- USGS gauge note Hydropeaking / diurnal fluctuation possible
USGS remarks mention hydroelectric-plant-driven fluctuation, so the same reading can feel less stable than on a free-flowing scenic river.
- Access confidence Named guide access points
Wisconsin Trail Guide identifies both endpoints as Maple Ridge Road Access and Highway 112 Dam Landing, and its map labels the route with canoe/kayak access symbols. Official manager landing pages remain weaker than on the strongest DNR-led routes.
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White River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling White River?
Paddle Today watches White River near Ashland, WI and treats 1.35 ft to 1.75 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this White River route start and end?
This route starts at Maple Ridge Road Access and ends at Highway 112 Dam Landing, about 15 mi on the water.
Is this White 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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