Wisconsin · Unknown Co.

Rock River

· 182 mi · Class
Optimal: 200–600 CFS · USGS #05424057
394 avg
1,780CFS
7.62 ft gauge height
Flood
↑Rising slowly (+20 cfs/hr)(+30 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 394 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #05424057
Designated Water Trail · Municipal

The Rock River Water Trail is proud to be a designated National Water Trail. The water trail meanders down a gentle gradient through beautiful rural and wilderness landscapes and vibrant urban riverfronts to safely carry the water traveler 320 miles from the headwaters above the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in south central Wisconsin to the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. The Rock River Water Trail is of national significance for its great diversity and landscape, vista, recreation, cultural, and historic experience, and for its ease of accessibility. (Source: Ro

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