South-central Wisconsin provides an impressive array of opportunities for all types of paddling, including some of the very best day trips in the entire state and even Upper Midwest. Paddling South Central Wisconsin, by experienced paddler and author Timothy Bauer, guides all types of paddlers, whether veteran or novice, through whitewater adrenaline or flatwater calm routes near Madison, Rockford, Janesville, Waukesha, and Milwaukee. This paddling guide is the perfect companion for those seeking "the rowed less taken." It describes the best times to paddle 60 diverse routes, alerts readers to each paddle's difficulty level and estimated length, and suggests side trips, optional trip extensions, and alternate routes to paddle, depending on weather conditions. Easy-to-follow maps, complete with GPS coordinates and driving directions, add to this book's high value. In addition, the author provides contact information on local paddling clubs, outfitters, and Internet links.
A self-confessed "kayak junkie," Timothy Bauer came to paddling only in his early 30s. He resides in Madison, WI, around which he has been paddled several thousand miles on area creeks, lakes, and rivers.
Trip ListNortheast of MadisonBeaver Dam River: Beaver Dam to County Road JCrawfish River A: Columbus to Astico ParkCrawfish River B: County Road I to County Road GDuck Creek: Wyocena to Duck Creek RoadFox River A: Indian Hills Campground to Portage CanalFox River B: Portage to Buffalo in Columbia and Marquette CountiesHoricon Marsh: Greenhead Landing to Bowling Green ParkMaunesha River: Marshall to WaterlooMecan River: 11th Road to Dixie AvenueMontello River: County Road J to Montello Lake Boat LandingOconomowoc River: Loew LakePuchyan River: Green Lake Dam to County Road JRock River: Harnischfeger Park to Kanow ParkRocky Run Creek and Wisconsin River: US 51 to County Road VToken Creek: Portage Road to Cherokee MarshWhite River (Green Lake County): Neshkoro Dam to White River RoadYahara River A: DeForest to WindsorSoutheast of MadisonBadfish Creek: Old Stage Road to Casey RoadBark River A: Nemahbin Lake to Atkins-Olson Memorial ParkBark River B: Rome Dam to HebronBark River C: Koch Road to Burnt Village ParkIllinois Fox River: County Road H to County Road ESKoshkonong Creek: Cambridge to Hoopen RoadMukwonago River: County Road LO to County Road IPewaukee River and Illinois Fox River: Pewaukee to WaukeshaRed Cedar Lake State Natural Area: Cambridge in Jefferson CountySugar River C: Avon Bottoms to Yale Bridge Road in IllinoisTurtle Creek A: Fairfield Area in Walworth and Rock CountiesTurtle Creek B: South O’Riley Road to Sweet-Allyn ParkTurtle Creek C: Sweet-Allyn Park to Dickop Street in IllinoisWhite River (Walworth County): Sheridan Springs Road to BurlingtonYahara River B: Dunkirk Dam to Rock RiverSouthwest of MadisonGovernor Dodge State Park: Cox Hollow and Twin Valley LakesLittle Platte River: Quarry Road to County Road OLittle Sugar River: Schneeberger Road to AlbanyPecatonica River A: County Road O to DarlingtonPecatonica River B: Roller Coaster Road to Walnut RoadPecatonica River East Branch A: Hollandale to BlanchardvillePecatonica River East Branch B: Blanchardville to ArgylePecatonica River East Branch C: Argyle to Blackhawk Memorial ParkPlatte River: Platte Road to Big Platte RoadSugar River A: Verona to Paoli in Dane CountySugar River B: Brodhead Dam to Avon BottomsBaraboo River A: Wonewoc to La ValleBaraboo River B: La Valle to Lake RedstoneBaraboo River C: Rock Springs to North FreedomBaraboo River D: Baraboo RapidsBlack Earth Creek: Olson Road to Lions ParkDell Creek and Mirror Lake: Dellwood and Lake Delton in Sauk CountyDevil’s Lake State Park: Baraboo in Sauk CountyLemonweir River: Mauston Dam to Two Rivers Boat LandingNeenah Creek A: Chauncey Street to County Road ANeenah Creek B: County Road P to Muskrat RoadNeenah Creek C: Muskrat Road to County Road CXPine River A: Pier Natural Bridge Park to County Road AAPine River B: County Road AA to Bohmann DrivePine River C: Twin Bluffs Drive to Wisconsin RiverWisconsin River A: Upper and Lower DellsWisconsin River B: Prairie du Sac Dam to Spring GreenWisconsin River C: Lone Rock to Blue River
