| The beautifully diverse state of Wisconsin is crossed | | | | artifacts have been discovered as well. |
| with beautiful and scenic rivers frequented by both | | | | The Montreal River, passing through Iron and Gogebic |
| kayakers and canoeists, as well as those enjoying a | | | | Counties in Wisconsin, offers 40 miles of whitewater |
| day of tubing, rafting, or just relaxing on the river. | | | | kayaking for paddlers of all experience levels. The |
| With more than 40 rivers for kayaking and canoeing, | | | | Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam section of the |
| it is no wonder the whitewater kayaking in Wisconsin | | | | Montreal River is a relaxing 16.7 mile paddle with class |
| is some of the best in the nation. This brief guide will | | | | I and II rapids, perfect for beginners or to warm up |
| cover some of the best whitewater kayaking spots | | | | for the highly difficult western fork of the river. The |
| in Wisconsin. | | | | challenging western branch of the Montreal River |
| The Bad River, winding through northern Wisconsin, | | | | features class II through V rapids and several |
| offers more than 40 miles of whitewater for | | | | waterfalls for an ultimate whitewater kayaking |
| kayaking and rafting. Beginning at Devils Gate | | | | experience. |
| footbridge in Ashland County, intermediate | | | | Accommodations can be found at several nearby |
| whitewater kayakers can brave class I through III | | | | hotels and campgrounds. The water gates at the |
| rapids for 18.8 miles of scenic, mountainous views | | | | area dams can create very low water levels at |
| before ending at Elm Hoist Road. Another popular | | | | times, so it is recommended to check on gate |
| stretch of the Bad River for advanced whitewater | | | | openings before planning your whitewater kayaking |
| kayaking also begins at Devils Gate footbridge and | | | | trip. If the water is too low, the Montreal River is |
| boasts 6.2 miles of class III-V rapids, as well as | | | | practically impassable. You can also enjoy hiking to |
| breathtaking views of the Gogebic Range in | | | | Wisconsins beautiful waterfalls or whitewater |
| Wisconsin. | | | | kayaking on the other numerous rivers nearby. |
| There are many other sections of the Bad River that | | | | There are plenty of majestic rivers that offer |
| offer fun and exciting whitewater kayaking | | | | outstanding whitewater kayaking in Wisconsin, from a |
| adventures for experienced paddlers, as well as a | | | | refreshing paddle down the east fork of the |
| few calmer Wisconsin kayaking rivers nearby. If you | | | | Chippewa River to the heart-stopping rapids of the |
| are planning on kayaking Bad River, there are a | | | | Potato River. Several of Wisconsins whitewater |
| limited number of hotels in the area and a few | | | | rivers are perfect for multiple day kayak trips. Plan |
| nearby campgrounds. It is recommended that you | | | | ahead and make the necessary preparations for |
| make reservations for overnight accommodations in | | | | overnight camping along the river and remember a |
| advance. The best time to kayak the Bad River is in | | | | durable, lightweight camping tent like the Coleman |
| the spring, but the landscape is quite colorful in the | | | | Exponent Krypton 2 that comfortably sleeps two |
| fall. A variety of plant and animal life is abundant along | | | | and weighs less than 8 pounds. |
| the undeveloped shoreline and Native American | | | | |