Canoe or
Small Kayak Paddling
Adventures
The Upper Wisconsin River Dance
S4
The Upper Wisconsin River offers 30
miles of extraordinary excursions
conveniently available in five, six-mile
sections. The entire stretch is a wild,
winding paddle with a deep channel and
surprisingly good flow. All who paddle
these sections rejoice in the scenery and
wildlife. We will practice “reading the
river” and using the current to help turn
through the many sharp bends. We will
also practice wake riding, back ferrying,
drawing, and sweeping. For those using
canoes, we will practice sit-and-switch
paddling. Dancing this serpentine river
is best experienced paddling a mid-length
transitional kayak, solo canoe, or a
sleeker tandem canoe with experienced
partners and lightweight paddles. We will
paddle one of the twelve-mile sections at
an active pace and plan to be on the
water for up to eight hours. Paddlers
should have intermediate skills and
sufficient endurance.
60-807-65206
Dan Clausen/Wes Doak
Monday, June 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please indicate when registering if you
are bringing a kayak or canoe.
Fee: $28
Class #13788
Fee with kayak rental: $48
Class #13789
Manitowish River – Headwaters to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage
S3
The Manitowish River flows rather quietly for 42 miles from High Lake to
the Flambeau Flowage. This river served as a major fur trade route for the
French Voyageurs, and archeologists have found Native American sites on
the Manitowish chain of lakes that date back 8,000 years. Portions of the
river are designated by the WDNR as an “exceptional” water resource. This
trip has been divided into five days, all of which provide great wildlife and
botanical values. The final section of the trip is the longest, and will take
from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. We’ll paddle at a moderate pace each day, stopping
occasionally to discuss various ecological features of the river and its
cultural history. All participants will receive River Life, a book that
describes the natural and cultural history of the Manitowish River.
Sign up for any combination or number of days you would like. 60-607-69500
John Bates/Mary Burns
Monday, July 26
High Lake to Fish Trap Dam #1
Fee: $30
Class #13828
Fee with canoe rental: $40
Class #13829
Tuesday, July 27
Fishtrap Dam to County H and K #2
Fee: $30
Class #13830
Fee with canoe rental: $40
Class #13831
Wednesday, July 28
County H and K to Island Lake #3
Fee: $30
Class #13832
Fee with canoe rental: $40
Class #13833
Thursday, July 29
Rest Lake Dam to Hwy 47 #4
Fee: $30
Class #13834
Fee with canoe rental: $40
Class #13835
Friday, July 30
Hwy 47 to Murray’s Landing on the
Turtle-Flambeau Flowage #5
Fee: $30
Class #13836
Fee with canoe rental: $40
Class #13837