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Dells of the Eau Claire Park
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Melissa
October 24, 2019
Breathtaking river and rock views a local favorite.
Cheryl
May 17, 2022
“The Dells of the Eau Claire River protects a scenic, narrow rocky gorge and waterfalls where geologic processes have resulted in an unusual tilting of bedrock. On this picturesque stretch of the Eau Claire River, the river cascades over outcrops of Precambrian-age rhyolite schist. The rhyolite schist, a very hard rock, was formed through metamorphosis and later tilted here to a nearly vertical position allowing the rock to split readily along the cleavage planes. In the dells, the river tumbles and spills across the rock’s cleavage planes while it runs smoothly in other areas where the river flows parallel to the planes. The water current through the dells has been strong enough to produce a series of potholes, formed by the grinding action of swirling sand and gravel. Downstream the flow is quite tranquil. This is an excellent area to observe fracture controlled stream flow and the development of multiple stream terraces. The rocky gorge and forested areas are wooded with a northern mesic forest of hemlock, sugar maple, yellow birch, and mountain maple. The central portion of the SNA contains a vein that is dominated by hemlock that survived the cut-over with trees aged between 181 and 249 years. Other Northern Hardwood species within this area are quite large in diameter and likely older as well. Canada yew is abundant in dense patches and the spring flora is rich. The Dells of the Eau Claire is owned by Marathon County and was designated a State Natural Area in 1973.” dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/naturalareas
“The Dells of the Eau Claire River protects a scenic, narrow rocky gorge and waterfalls where geologic processes have resulted in an unusual tilting of bedrock. On this picturesque stretch of the Eau Claire River, the river cascades over outcrops of Precambrian-age rhyolite schist. The rhyolite schi…
Brittany
June 26, 2021
Beautiful location for hiking, waterfalls, and rock formations.
Benjamin
October 10, 2022
This is a beautiful place to go hiking and see views of the waterfalls flowing through the boulders.
Angela
August 31, 2022
Our favorite place to visit waterfalls! You can’t swim here, but can get very close and explore the rocks around the flowing water. The hiking trails are really fun as well. My two year old loves to climb up and down the different terrain.
Locatie
County Road Y
Aniwa, WI