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RIVER:	Big Rib River
LOCATION:	14 miles W. of Wausau

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PUT-IN:	Rib Falls
ALT.PUT-IN:	C.T.H.A
TAKE-OUT:	Rib Falls
ALT.TAKE-OUT:	quarry 1 mile downstream from Rib Falls

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SHUTTLE:

N/A; -or- C.T.H.S 5 miles North to C.T.H.A, left (W) 2.5 miles to river

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DIST:	0.1 (6+) miles
TIME:	PnL (park-and-look) / 3 hours

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CLASS:	0 (II+)
CHARACTER:	flat water paddle punctuated by a 4-5' sliding falls.

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GAUGE:	visual
SEASON:	Spring/rains.

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This stretch of river makes a pleasant, predominantly flat-water paddle. At the falls, the river is squeezed through dam-like wings of rock from either shore. The resulting slot has a number of large rocks present at its base, which will not be obvious in moderate to high water. Some amount of play may be possible, but generally is not advised due to the abuse to boat and body which the rocks are likely to impart. A run further upstream (Rib Dells, from Hwy.64 to Hwy.F) has some minor merit at high water. Descriptions can be found in Paddling Northern Wisconsin (Mike Svob) or on American Whitewater river pages for Wisconsin. Note: Vidcap (photo) from low-water scout (1992.06.06).

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