Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary river run
Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
There are specific regulations in place for the area, including a requirement for a Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks permit to access the river. Additionally, no camping is allowed along the riverbank, and all trash must be carried out. It is important for paddlers to be aware of possible hazards such as downed trees and strainers, and to wear appropriate safety gear such as helmets and life jackets.
Overall, the Whitewater River Run offers a thrilling and scenic experience for kayakers in Mississippi, with manageable rapids and clear regulations in place to ensure the safety and preservation of the area.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Near Manitowish Waters | 94 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Mellen | 101 cfs | → |
| Trout River At Trout Lake Near Boulder Junction | 30 cfs | → |
| Allequash Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 11 cfs | → |
| North Creek @ Trout Lake Nr Boulder Junction | 3 cfs | → |
| Stevenson Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 2 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- South Fork Flambeau River -- Carry-In Along Sugarbush Rd
- South Fork Flambeau River -- Access Off Sugar Bush Ln
- South Fork Flambeau River -- Access At East Rd
- Flambeau River -- Agenda Landing Access
- Flambeau River/2nd Slough -- Flambeau Riv Rd
- Flambeau River -- Park Falls Boat Launch
Other river runs
- Forest Road 148 To Forest Road 149
- Forest Road 144 To Forest Road 148
- Footbridge To Forest Road 144
- Headwaters To Footbridge
- East Forest Boundary To Forest Road 162 Crossing
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
What's the optimal flow for Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary.