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Hat Rapids Hydro Portage

Dam Owner: WPS

 Mileage Marker: 87

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

 Portage Length: 528 Feet

Oneida County

Wisconsin River

Portage Take Out

Launch Coordinates D°M’S”: 45°34’16.7″N 89°28’47.3″W

Launch Coordinates Degrees:  45.571304, -89.479812

6260 Hat Rapids Rd., Rhinelander, WI 54501

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Oneida County

Wisconsin River

Portage Put In

Launch Coordinates D°M’S”: 45°34’15.4″N 89°28’49.7″W

Launch Coordinates Degrees: 45.570942, -89.480465

6260 Hat Rapids Rd., Rhinelander, WI 54501

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Hat Rapids Hydro Dam Portage to County A Bridge Landing:  12.0 Miles / 6.00 Hours

 

Landing Amenities

Restrooms

No

Tables

Yes

Water

No

Dock

No

Parking

Yes

Benches

Yes

Trash

No

Handicap

No

Picnic Area

Yes

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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