Hat Rapids Boat Ramp
Hat Rapids Boat Ramp
Hat Rapids Carry-In provides access to the Wisconsin River at mileage marker 87, featuring a 528-foot portage on the left bank (facing downstream) to navigate the Hat Rapids Hydro dam.
This section is recommended for advanced paddlers only due to Class I and II rapids, with the portage take-out located at coordinates 45. 571304, -89. 479812 and put-in at 45. 570942, -89. 480465.
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