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