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L9 – Grandfather Falls Dam Portage

Dam Owner: WPS

Mileage Marker: 124

Portage: The portage is on the left side of the bank facing downstream

Portage Length: 1760 feet

Follow Portage signs which for the greater part follow the Ice Age Trail.

This portage sign is located at the South end of the Electrical Grid.

Lincoln County

Wisconsin River

Portage Take Out

Launch Coordinates D°M’S”: 45°18’13.9″N 89°47’12.3″W

Launch Coordinates Degrees: 45.303868, -89.786752

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Lincoln County

Wisconsin River

Portage Put In

Launch Coordinates D°M’S”: 45°18’04.8″N 89°47’31.2″W

Launch Coordinates Degrees: 45.301325, -89.791986

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Landing Amenities

Restrooms

Yes

Tables

No

Water

No

Dock

No

Parking

Yes

Benches

No

Trash

No

Handicap

No

Picnic Area

No

Playground

No

Fishing

Yes

Camping

No

Grills

No

Shelter

No

Landing

No

Showers

No

 

 

 

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Wausau and Marathon County Parks Foundation
212 River Drive, Suite 2
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
715-261-1550

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Our mission is to promote the common good and general welfare of the people of Marathon County, Wisconsin.

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