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