The Kickapoo River is a must-see when you visit the Driftless Area in Wisconsin. There are many small tributaries with the most significant being Moore Creek, Billings Creek, the West Fork of the Kickapoo, Reads Creek and Tainter Creek. You are not guaranteed a river accessible campsite. There are lots of them, and they tend to make a lot of noise. The Kickapoo, the longest tributary of the Wisconsin River, drains over 800 square miles (2,100 km2) of land in Monroe, Vernon, Richland, and Crawford counties. Segment. [6], Recently a movement called "Save Taryn's Beaver" was launched to save a family of beavers on Weister Creek, a tributary of the Kickapoo. We stayed over night in Tomah and then headed to Ontario. if you put 8lb. At Ontario, the Kickapoo is pretty small, but clean and nice. About Ontario to 7…soon after starting, there is a drop off in the river that wasn’t mentioned before, like a mini-waterfall…maybe because we went there before the season began…we don’t know. In 2020 all along the Kickapoo River have been moved out of the flood plain. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Trail Map (updated December 2020). In the mid-1970s, Soldiers Grove residents decided on an alternative to the Corps of Engineers' plan to build a levee around the village and undertook the relocation of the community's central business district to higher ground. Wisconsin Rivers Shown on the Map: Apple River, Baraboo River, Black River, Chippewa River, Eau Claire River, Flambeau River, Fox River, Jump River, Kickapoo River, Menominee River, Milwaukee River, Namekagon River, Peshtigo River, Red Cedar River, Rock River, St. Croix River, Wisconsin River, Wolf River and Yellow River. The take-out here is excellent (with a bathroom, too) and this section would be my official recommendation for a newbie wanting to kayak the river. [15] The Kickapoo today is a popular canoeing river. Known as the crookedest river in the world, the Kickapoo is navigable its entire length from just north of Ontario to the Wisconsin River at Wauzeka. If you’re looking for a straight river with a fast moving current, the Kickapoo isn’t it. We ended up putting in on a side creek a little bit further south of Readstown, off 61. The key is to go very early in the morning, go on a Sunday or a Saturday…or absolutely preferred…go on a weekday. For beginner/slow paddlers, the best sub-sub-trip would be from Ontario from bridge #7 (it’s marked) or just a little past Hay Valley road. The Oklahoma and Texas … Due to the unglaciated area, the River has remained the same since day one and is one of the oldest river systems in the world. What makes the Kickapoo attractive is the relatively clean water (at least for the upper portions), small sandbars, hilly countryside…but mostly the bluffs that make the river famous. Of the 26 sites, there are 15 that are vehicle accessible (two of which are on the river) and there are 11 Paddle-In/Hike-In/Bike-In sites (9 of which are on the river). The main highlight of the estate is charmed with exceptional river frontage of the famous Kickapoo. It is like going through a mini-chute. The federal government was planning to dam the river decades ago but abandoned plans because of environmental and cost issues (a very good thing). 18.34 Miles. Because of the extremely crooked path of the river, its source north of Wilton is just 60 miles (97 km) from its mouth at Wauzeka, although the river is nearly 130 miles (210 km) long. Uncover more of the area with a visit to Kickapoo River. After many lawsuits and numerous environmental and economic studies by outside activists highlighting the negative impact of the dam, the government elected to halt construction in 1975, after spending more than $19 million and building nearly half of the dam and leaving local residents vulnerable to future flooding. In preparation for the construction, the government used eminent domain to buy 149 farms comprising 8,569 acres (35 km²) of land from mostly unwilling sellers. I am glad I did it, but not so worth the effort. If you are looking for riffles on the Kickapoo, then Wilton to Ontario or the West Branch of the Kickapoo might be what you’re looking for (although both are shallow). Another nice thing about this stretch is that the local companies do a very good job of cleaning this of debris. The best and most popular part is the far upper section from Ontario to Rockton (Rockton to La Farge is probably second best). Whether that's true is open to debate, but it certainly deserves its reputation as one of the most scenic rivers in Wisconsin. I will post more as we hit other spots…especially those north of Ontarios!!! Kept getting caught on rocks and had to rock/drag with hands/poke with paddles to get yourself free. It’s absolutely stunning! Half of these streams have naturally reproducing trout populations. Explore area parks, world-class trout streams, horse trails, and neighboring Amish communities. There are no dams on the river except for a minor low-head dam near Gays Mills (that is actually considered dangerous). We have portaged to the other side of the dam and then kayaked to Stump Dodger, which is sweet but short. spend a lot of time down by la farge fish the kickapoo quite a bit with spinners its easier if your in the water catch a lot of browns early season 10-18 is the biggest. One of the most winding rivers in the U.S., the Kickapoo River is also called “The Crookedest River in the World” and comes from an Algonquin word that means “he who goes here, then there.” But all that winding just gives canoers and kayakers more opportunities to admire the gorgeous scenery: from the limestone, moss-covered bluffs that made it famous, to rolling, grassy hills. For a beginner kayaker, this is probably the best river to start on because it is so safe, well serviced, scenic and, while not having a strong current, it’s not weak either. I am so very glad we did it!!! Wilton (from the campground/park) to Nicolette Avenue just north of NOW School took us 6 hours to go 7 miles, and it was exhausting/hilarious! The Kickapoo River is good for inexperienced paddlers, given the twists, turns, rapids, paddlers should come with a little bit of experience. The Kickapoo people are an Algonquian-speaking Native American and Indigenous Mexican tribe, originating in the region south of the Great Lakes. We have not been able to put in there at times because the mud is so deep that our feet sank too much. Restaurants near Kickapoo River, Ontario on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews and candid photos of dining near Kickapoo River in Ontario, Wisconsin. The nice part about this part of the river (besides the relatively clean water, healthy bank quality, and mostly protected shoreline) are the bluffs that run right into the water. The halting of the project also doomed the 1983 attempt by local residents to get government support for a smaller flood control dry dam. Not very hard, but keeps you on your toes. Because we’re the first canoe, kayak, and tube rental shop at the top of the river, you get more time on the water; Less people on the water as you begin your journey; Our starting position gives you approximately 2 hours of tubing or 30 minutes of canoeing, before you start meeting up with other groups along the river The best and most popular part is the far upper section from Ontario to Rockton (Rockton to La Farge is probably second best). Because of the abandonment of the La Farge flood control project the Kickpoo Valley continues to suffer from catastrophic flooding. Soldiers Grove to B before the dam…about 9 miles, it takes about 4 hours. Rentals are available locally. However, this is NOT a part you want to do really unless you are just really wanting to do ALL of the Kickapoo. White pines grew on much of the sandstone, The banks get beat up from periodic flooding, Interesting plant life growing on many of the outcrops, A nice sandbar hiding inside of that outcrop. ), mergansers (Mergus spp. The Kickapoo River and surrounding area is amazingly beautiful!! We live within miles of the Kickapoo, and have spent a lot of time on the part by us…Readstown through S. Up north we haven’t spent as much time on, but we plan on doing the entire Kickapoo this summer. Call 217-446-8399. We lot count. Kickapoo is an Algonquianword meaning "one who goes here, then there", a fitting name as the river is very crooked, frequently doubling back on itself as it flows through the Wisconsin landscape. Kickapoo River, Lower Kickapoo River,Reads and Tainter Creeks Watershed (LW02, LW03) Return to Search. Or just get out and drag your boat. We don’t go up there a lot because of the numbers of people. Support WisconsinRiverTrips.com With a Donation! It took a LOT of hard work to get through here. I regularly see more wildlife on the lower part than I have on the upper. Enjoy quick river access, beautiful landscapes, and convenient location. Cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) were noted to overwinter in Montana beaver ponds, brook trout congregated in winter in New Brunswick and Wyoming beaver ponds, and coho salmon in Oregon beaver ponds. For people wanting to canoe the scenic Middle Fork of the Vermilion River, a canoe rental and shuttle service is available. Today, an increasing number and intensity of extreme weather events is sometimes exceeding the design capacity of flood control structures. By 689gilh. Kickapoo River (1182400) Size. Kickapoo is an Algonquian word meaning "one who goes here, then there", a fitting name as the river is very crooked, frequently doubling back on itself as it flows through the Wisconsin landscape. We have gone to the road on the other side of it. Because of the extremely crooked path of the river, its source north of Wilton is ju… [11] The importance of winter habitat to salmonids afforded by beaver ponds may be especially important (and underappreciated) in streams without deep pools or where ice cover makes contact with the bottom of shallow streams. LOCATION. We went with friends recently who were surprised at how much more of a challenge this was than the upper part of the Kickapoo. From Ontario to Rockton is a very good trip (~14 miles/7.5 Hours) and will include the best scenery. The project became a national model of nonstructural flood control. For a beginner kayaker, this is probably the best river to start on because it is so safe, well serviced, scenic and, while not having a strong current, it’s not weak either. Most recent instantaneous value: 142 12 … The bathrooms, visitor center and campsites at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve are closed as a precaution against the COVID-19 coronavirus, but its namesake river continues its unencumbered flow towards the Wauzeka Bottoms 36 miles to the south before dumping into … We will catch bridges 7 to 12 later. As we do pieces, I will add more. Glad you liked the trip! We spent a lot of time figuring out where to put in. This enchanting treasure is 125-miles long, which continues to be the longest tributary of the Wisconsin River. It would be impossible to do this route any shallower, and would have been better to have done it deeper. The Ontario to La Farge section is probably one of the most famous and popular canoeing sections in the entire state of Wisconsin and it deserves it reputation. 44 reviews. from river W -Frye 25 yds. After La Farge riverside bluffs tend to be very infrequent. The main section is from Ontario to La Farge. from river None of it was very deep, but it was rather dangerous in parts. Stump Dodger to S is where the river starts to open up wider. However, you might want to consider the Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, 55 miles away. Sites are primitive with low maintenance. This land would have either been flooded by the dam or used as for the recreational park planned for the area around the lake. That being said, I don’t know how it would have affected passage through log jams. The Kickapoo River is located in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area. [10] These findings are consistent with a study of small streams in Sweden, that found that brown trout were larger in beaver ponds compared with those in riffle sections, and that beaver ponds provide habitat for larger trout in small streams during periods of drought. Begin date End date . 125-miles long, this river draws its name from the Algonquin language and means “one goes there, then here.” Flowing from the North, the Kickapoo River is one of the oldest in the world. April 22nd – Earth Day – marks the first commercial broadcast of “Mysteries of the Driftless.” This 30 minute Emmy award winning program takes a look at this unique corner of the world known as the Driftless Area. If you have never paddled the Kickapoo before, then that is where you want to start (here is my previous review). My husband twice had to climb out onto them and push his boat through and then drag mine through. Questions about the Corps of Engineers' benefit-cost calculations, its environmental analysis and the prospect of ecological problems like the eutrophication of the dam's impoundment led to opposition from environmental organizations, some residents of the Kickapoo Valley and Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson. How much does it cost to float to bridge 14 6 hrs and 30 min, Off hand I don’t know…I advise calling the liveries to get a quote. Current river accessible sites are: V, W, S, X, M. All will require a hike to higher ground. A gem tucked nicely into the Ocooch Mountains. I don’t think it would be possible to go any further north, really. There aren’t any riffles…with one minor one on the upper section close to Ontario. Ontario is a popular spot to launch a canoe, your own or one rented from a … [7] Not only are riparian habitats enlarged as the circumference of a beaver pond is much greater than the circumference of the two banks of a stream, but aquatic plants colonize newly available watery habitat. Being the only paddlers on the Kickapoo is a real treat as this can be a very congested (and noisy) river during the summer. Probably doesn’t have quite the rental volume of the lower Wisconsin River, but certainly has the highest paddler to river mile ratio in the state. [12], In spite of the benefits of beaver to trout and bird abundance and diversity, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues to recommend removal of trees and brush from the banks of several Kickapoo river watershed streams to reduce beaver colonization.[13]. Plan to visit Kickapoo River, United States. Beaver pond on Kickapoo River watershed, 2010, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Rapid Watershed Assessment Kickapoo River Watershed, "An ecosystem engineer, the beaver, increases species richness at the landscape scale", "Ecological impact of beavers Castor fiber and Castor canadensis and their ability to modify ecosystems", "Worth a Dam" (beaver information and educational site), "A Thousand Pieces of Paradise" by Lynne Heasley, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kickapoo_River&oldid=990827176, United States Army Corps of Engineers proposed dams, Articles with dead external links from February 2020, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In the late 1960s, the frequent floods prompted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin a dam project on the Kickapoo River near La Farge, Wisconsin. We were the only 2 on the river since school was back in session and the weather was very nice. This review is only for seasoned Kickapoo vets looking for a new Kickapoo experience. According to the United States Geological Survey Map, the water level at Ontario was 8.5 feet. More river. Where 14/61 crosses over it (bridge), the bank is suuuuuper steep. By going off-peak hours you can probably get a sandbar (they’re tiny) and/or a swimming hole for yourself. I suppose if the river was high you could get in at the park. :). Ontario to La Farge Kickapoo River Guide Updated 2020 River Accessible ampsites *U -Hay Valley 150 yds. Really appreciate all the good information! An ecological and land use history of the region, This page was last edited on 26 November 2020, at 18:45. Unlike other major tourist attractions, their isn't a lot of business built up in the towns around the river, its very small town and natural. [8] Beavers benefit bird diversity in numerous ways. [4], Wetlands have largely been drained for pasture and comprise a tiny portion of the lands in the Kickapoo River watershed, 0.8%, whereas agriculture accounts for 50.4% of the land use followed closely by forest land at 48%. With no listed options within the vicinity of Kickapoo River, visitors have to look outside the area for a room. The tree covered bluffs along both sides of the river are beautiful and there are stretches where the river flows through tree lined portions where shade envelopes the river. The beaver is a keystone species, increasing biodiversity in its territory through creation of beaver ponds and wetlands. Construction of the dam began in 1971. The congestion is worst from Ontario to about the end of Wildcat Mountain State Park…then lightens up (only slightly) to Rockton…then lightens more so after Rockton…then significantly so after La Farge. Readstown: There is NO good place to put in at Readstown. DRAINAGE AREA. The current is relaxing, but be prepared to portage several dams and an occasional fallen tree. Kickapoo River Reviews Rate this attraction. (Nearest navigable creek or river...not city!). from river S -Timm 75 yds. Go to Watersheds. Much more leisurely and floaty. Be notified when future paddle reviews go live by subscribing! We have done Ontario through bridge 7, and lower Rockton (12?!?!) This is where is gets a bit more “boring” to me in terms of scenery. TripAdvisor Traveler Rating. B to Gays/dam is shorter. It is named for the Kickapoo[3] Indians who occupied Wisconsin before the influx of white settlers in the early 19th century. Dams, for example, encourage downstream development; if they fail, as some do, the destruction can be catastrophic. Not so many as down from Ontario to La Farge…but pretty stunning. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Winter Fat Tire Bike Trail Map from river V - ridge 8 50 yds. What started as an idea to control severe flooding in the valley evolved into plans for a huge recreational lake and development. There are some log jams that have a few feet to pass through, submerged trees everywhere. There is a public park (marked on the map) if you don’t want to use the services from these liveries. Founded in 2005, the company now has three coffee shops, with a fourth expected to open next month on the Capitol Square. We live in the Appleton area and decided to make the trip to Ontario while on vacation. The only regret I have is that my cell phone did not have service so we were unable to call for our ride, but we were able to get a ride back with one of the rental outfits in Ontario. We did feel like Lewis and Clark! https://www.wisconsinrivertrips.com/liveries.html. After several years of discussion, a planned relocation of the village began in 2010. Discharge, cubic feet per second. Upper Kickapoo River Access and Campsite Map (updated January 2020). There are numerous rentals in the area with three mega-operations in Ontario itself (all have waterside access). Most of the tributary streams and the Kickapoo River itself, upstream of Gays Mills, are good trout habitat due to the baseflow from coldwater springs and watershed and stream projects carried out over the recent decades. Concession The concession at Kickapoo offers canoes, kayaks, tubes, bait, ice, firewood and a restaurant. There were some gorgeous rock outcroppings here I forgot to talk about. Current is medium…not slow, but not really fast. Camping is allowed in designated sites only. Beginning at Wilton, the center of the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail, the river is slightly more than a stream. The Lower Kickapoo River. ), and owls (Titonidae, Strigidae). Rockton to La Farge is lovely!!! Usually you have to be paying attention. I got out twice and hauled mine up a steep bank, through nettles and poison parsnip because I couldn’t bear to do what he was doing. This popular river offers access at numerous road crossings. [8] In addition, beaver ponds have been shown to increase the number of trout, their size, or both, in a study of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and brown trout (Salmo trutta). Summary of all available data for this site Instantaneous-data availability statement. While the section north of La Farge is super popular, hardly anybody paddles south of La Farge. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Trail & Campsite Map (updated January 2020). The Lower Kickapoo River is more of a muddy meandering stream through cattle country, but this does not mean the river does not have its merits. Driftless Extra: The Kickapoo River. Major floods have occurred in 1978, 2007 and 2008. The river begins midway between Wilton, Wisconsin and Mill Bluff State Park and flows south through a deep valley cut into the hilly Driftless Zone of southwest Wisconsin. The Kickapoo Valley Reserve allows for first-come, first-served primitive camping at a total of 26 designated sites surrounding the river. [4], Wildcat Mountain State Park and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve[5] form a continuous protected area. We like feeling like we own the river. The Kickapoo River flooded over its banks in Gays Mills in 2007 and again from the June 2008 Midwest floods. Eagles, beavers, cranes, geese, muskrats, otter, deer, turtles, etc. Canoeing the Kickapoo River. PERIOD OF RECORD .--June 2001 to present. Lawsuits by local residents in the valley to force completion of the project were rejected.[14]. Wonderstate Coffee, formerly Kickapoo Coffee, is a coffee-roasting company in Viroqua, 80 miles northwest of Madison. Too many log jams to remember. We knew we were seeing things not many people have seen, and it was beautiful…we loved the adventure of it all! in the Kickapoo River Valley •1930s: First proposals to dam the Kickapoo •1962: Congress approved flood control plan for the Kickapoo River Valley –Dam and recreation lake near mouth of river –Levee in Soldiers Grove (7 miles upriver of Gays Mills) –Construction by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Very cool and most frequent on the upper section from Ontario to Rockton (the sweet spot). [4] The river "contains over 500 miles (800 km) of coldwater streams with populations of Brown trout (Salmo trutta) and Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). GAGE .--Water-stage recorder. They kept telling us to go to the park…well, we did and have walked all over it. Soldiers Grove was virtually undamaged by the 2007 flooding that cost well over $60 million in the Kickapoo Valley, and after the 2008 floods, communities are being forced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to move from their historic locations requiring even more unwilling residents to have to relocate. https://www.wisconsinrivertrips.com/liveries.html, Ok Corral Canoe Rental : 608.337.4517 – 30531 St Hwy 31, Norwalk, WI 54648, Crooked River Resort : 608.629.5624 – S. 8019 Hwy 61, Readstown, WI. It’s very easy to figure out where the bluffs are…just eye the Google map below and where there is a sharp rise on the top map next to the river, you’ll have waterside bluffs. Refreshments and socializing start at 6:30 p.m.; All of these places offer lots of shade along the way. My wife and I are new to kayaking and saw the Kickapoo on this website. USGS 05408000 KICKAPOO RIVER AT LA FARGE, WI. The last little piece before Soldiers Grove had riffles, which were fun. Contrary to thinking it not very interesting, we find the lower part just as beautiful as the upper portion, but in a different way. In all the times we have been between Readstown and S, we have NEVER ONCE ran into people on the river….except for 3 adults and 2 kids fishing. Outstanding campsite for tents, RV's, campers, or tiny homes located directly between Wildcat Mountain State Park and Kickapoo Valley Reserve on the Kickapoo River! River access sites are challenging and difficult to get to with full camping gear; banks can be steep and muddy as the Kickapoo River fluctuates regularly. my dad grew up there he says there are 26" in some of the big holes. We have had people behind us get out after we did…but that is it. to La Farge. Takes about 4 hours and not a lot of idling. --117 square miles. --Lat 43°43'18", long 90°35'15", in SW1/4, NW 1/4 sec. Get details of Location, timings and contact. [8][9] As trees are drowned by rising beaver impoundments they become ideal nesting sites for obligate cavity nesters such as wood ducks (Aix sponsa), goldeneyes (Bucephala spp. The Kickapoo River comes from Native American words meaning "man who goes here and there." Nationwide, the construction of flood control structures has saved lives and property, but in some cases structures have been found to result in greater loss of life and property than if they had not been built. Hey David…I’m not personally involved with that but I know the liveries in Ontario work pretty hard to keep the upper stretches clean. Lots of riffles. This beautiful part of the state was never touched by glaciers, leaving it with topography ranging from soaring hills to deep valleys. Today, there are three federally recognized Kickapoo tribes in the United States: the Kickapoo Tribe of Indians of the Kickapoo Reservation in Kansas, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Lovely midweek when the river has few visitors. It is also described as the "crookedest river in the world." put weight on a small crank bait to get down in the deep spots and under the logjams. It’s more stunning with every stroke that carries you down river. The 8,569 acres (35 km²) of land bought by the government remained in the possession of the Corps of Engineers until 1996, when it was split and parts were given to the state of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Native American Tribe. 25.46 - … The frequency tails off from Rockton to La Farge but still they are very nice. The river begins midway between Wilton, Wisconsin and Mill Bluff State Park and flows south through a deep valley cut into the hilly Driftless Zone of southwest Wisconsin. The relocation was completed several years later, with the business district rebuilt out of reach flooding and heated largely with passive solar systems. In total this is 22 miles, so obviously you’ll want to split this up. The Kickapoo River watershed encompasses 492,000 acres (1,990 km2) in southwest Wisconsin. Find the reviews and ratings to know better. Driftless Dialogue: Geology in and Around the Kickapoo Valley River Valley will be held at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center Feb. 26. The Kickapoo River, like the Lower Wisconsin Riverway, is a staple for canoeing and kayaking in Wisconsin. But, still, this is just a lot of hard physical labour. This trip is 9.4 miles and runs mostly through Wildcat Mountain State Park and has the best scenery/waterside bluffs/mini-sandbars. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. 32, T.14 N., R.2 W., Vernon County, Hydrologic Unit 07070006, at hwy 33 at Ontario, WI. The proposed dam would have created a 1,780 acre (7.2 km²), 12-mile (19 km) long reservoir to control downstream flooding. All riverbank camping has been eliminated due to dangers of flash floods. The big problem with the Kickapoo (well, this section in particular) is the people. I recommend this trip to all kayaking enthusiasts. The Kickapoo River is a 126-mile-long (203 km)[2] tributary of the Wisconsin River in the state of Wisconsin, United States. Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator) and Canada geese (Branta canadensis) often depend on beaver lodges as nesting sites. Many of the bluffs that make the river trip so scenic and enjoyable would have been lost. It empties into the Wisconsin River just south of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. To experience it firsthand, you'll need to head to Wisconsin. In terms of popularity the Kickapoo is one of the most popular canoe and kayak rivers in Wisconsin. How do you keep the river clear of log jams? Insect, invertebrate, fish, mammal, and bird diversity are also expanded. Know your start and end points. The 2007 flooding cost well over $60 million and after the 2008 floods, communities are being forced by FEMA to move from their historic locations requiring even more unwilling residents to have to relocate. At Ontario, the river has carved out vertical sandstone cliffs covered with mosses, ferns, hemlocks and wildflowers. It empties into the Wisconsin River just south of Wauzeka, Wisconsin. The best swimming and sandbar areas are on the far upper sections and they really tail off the further downstream you go (significantly so after bridge #7). The river has a relatively low capacity for water, leading it to quickly and frequently flood after heavy rain. More relaxing. A trip down the Kickapoo River can be accomplished by canoe, by automobile, or by biking along State Highway 131. ... Start planning. Date(s): July 23 - 25, 2021 Leader: Steve LaPorte Co-Leader: Location: Southwest Wisconsin Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Category: River Camping Details: Come join us for our annual four-river trip on the Kickapoo River, the Wisconsin River, the Mississippi River and the Wyalusing Canoe Trail in southwestern Wisconsin. 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