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Hay River Prairie Farm dam to Hwy F

When:
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where:
310 River Ave S, Prairie Farm, WI 54762
310 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI  54762
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Jenny Heller
Category:
Level 1 Trip
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
No Fee
We will meet at the Kwik Trip in Bloomer on the NW corner of Hwys 40 and 53 at 8:00 am. Please be on time. We will determine car pooling capabilities at that time.
We will drive to the take out for shuttling and then on to stop at the River County Co-op station on the south side of Prairie Farm for any supplies and a bathroom break. We will then travel the short distance to the put in just south of the dam.
The Hay is called a prairie river as it is relatively slow with no rapids. There may be obstacles in the form of downed trees depending on the winter season and storms. Plan on wearing durable foot wear and bring a snack/lots of water as we will stop for one brief break on a sand bar. Insect repellent is highly recommended. The scenery is spectacular on this section of the very windy river. Anticipated time on the water varies depending on the water flow but anticipate about 4 hours.

The Hay River is a tributary of the Red Cedar River in northwestern Wisconsin in the United States. It is about 50 mi (80 km) long. Via the Red Cedar and Chippewa Rivers, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed.

The Hay River begins at the city of Cumberland in Barron County, where it flows from Beaver Dam Lake. It flows generally southwardly through western Barron and northern Dunn Counties, past the villages of Prairie Farm and Wheeler. It joins the Red Cedar River in Dunn County as part of Tainter Lake at a settlement of the same name.