Canoeing the Baraboo River,
Wisconsin
Originating near Elroy, not far from
the headwaters of the popular Kickapoo
River, the Baraboo twists 120 miles
to the southeast before joing the
Wisconsin a few miles downstream from
portage. Along the way it passes thriugh
a mostly low canopied wooded setting
that feels remote and wild but which
often necessitates portaging ar maneuvering
around fallen trees. In several locations
the Baraboo flows past impressive
rock formations, especially where
it cuts through the ancient Baraboo
Range near Rock Springs(the upper
narrows gorge) and east of the city
of Baraboo(the lower narrows).
The book below will give you detailed
info on canoeing 18 miles the river
from Union Center to Baraboo with
detailed descriptions of the area,
maps showing rapids, portages, nearby
roads, take outs, etc.
