Below Black River Falls, the calm waters of the lower Black run through a geologically unique area of Wisconsin, where the northern range of southwest Wisconsin's driftless region...
The Bois Brule River, from Stone's Bridge to the outlet at Lake Superior, is arguably among the best canoeing and kayaking rivers in the Midwest. The diverse character of the river features...
Canoers and kayakers will find this to be a very scenic, mainly flatwater run in a quiet and intimate setting. There is one set of rapids that may challenge less experienced paddlers...
The majority of the 48 mile reach from the Arpin Dam outside Radisson to the Flambeau River Confluence features mostly calm water. The most challenging whitewater occurs...
Outside of the Class IV Dells, this segment is mostly flatwater with a number of riffles, low hazard rapids (class II's), and scattered boulder gardens...
The Flambeau River North Fork is one of the more popular rivers in Wisconsin for both single-day and multi-day canoe and kayak trips, and is a suitable destination for paddlers of all skill levels...
The 20-mile stretch in this guide is nestled in the northwest corner of the Northern Highlands-American Legion State Forest. Most of this segment meanders through open marsh & ...
Piers Gorge is a short, high-adrenaline action run that serves up a class IV drop named Missicot Falls along with several class III and class II features, all in one of the most beautiful river-gorge...
Many consider this as one of the premier, advanced whitewater runs in the Upper Midwest. The canyon run features long continuous stretches of wavy class II to III rapids and ledges...
The Namekagon is one of Wisconsin's premier, flatwater, canoeing and kayaking rivers, and is immensely popular for multi-day trips. From Namekagon Lake, the river starts out...
The Peshtigo is fairly well-known amongst whitewater kayakers and rafters throughout the midwest. The segment named 'Roaring Rapids' (P5) is a four mile stretch of nearly continuous...
The Pike is one of the more scenic rivers in northern Wisconsin. Numerous rock formations and stands of mixed pines and hardwoods dominate the river shoreline...
The Pine River is a scenic river with very little development along its shoreline. This segment runs through a northern forest of maple, beech, hemlock, birch, and basswood...
Novice kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience will enjoy the occasionally challenging rapids in the first segment, but only intermediate (and stronger) level paddlers should...
This short stretch of the Red River serves up a fun, intermediate whitewater run that often has a reliable flow when other rivers are running low. Water levels are mainly dependent on release...
The St Croix is one of the most popular and scenic paddling rivers in the Upper Midwest. Paddlers will find a wild and beautiful river that passes through a region of lush forests and scenic rock formations.
The Tomahawk is an often overlooked gem located in north-central Wisconsin, a few miles south of Minocqua. The river offers an appealing, small-river run where canoers and kayakers will find...
Meandering, narrow, fast, rocky, and wild, these are commonly used words when describing the float down the White River from Maple Ridge Road to Highway 112.
Next to the St Croix River, the 92 mile stretch of the Wisconsin River from Sauk Prairie to the Mississippi River confluence may be the most popular paddling river in Wisconsin...
The rugged 37-mile reach between Lily and Big Smokey Falls features a large number of rapids and waterfalls which rate from class I to class IV. This stretch is extremely popular for whitewater...
