West Fork Cedar River
About
The West Fork rises in northern Franklin County and flows in a southeasterly direction for 42 miles before joining the Cedar River in Block Hawk County. The West Fork joins the Shell Fock near Finchford and flows through a relatively flat floodplain surrounded by a lowland timber greenbelt. The West Fork is visited by large numbers of waterfowl during the spring and fall migrations due to its close proximity to the Big Marsh Wildlife Area. There are numerous log jams in the West Fork that can make it difficult to traverse. A temporary dam is located approximately 1-l /2 miles downstream of the
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.