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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: 2165 feet

The sign is a CANOE PORTAGE sign.  This is the Portage Take Out location

Porta-Potty at the Portage Take Out location.

Follow Portage signs.  For the greater part just 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

5105 State Rd 107, Irma, WI 54442

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Portage Trail where it exits the woods on to the driveway for a garage.

From the Garage follow CANOE PORTAGE signs

Grandfather Falls Dam

Note that this portion of the portage is steep with loose gravel.

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

4965 State Rd 107, Merrill, WI 54442

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Grandfather Falls/Flowage Dam to Camp New Wood County Park: 1.10 Miles / 0.55 Hours

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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212 River Drive, Suite 2
Wausau, WI 54403-5476
715-261-1550

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