Canoeing the Yahara River, Wisconsin

The Yahara flows through the state capital, forming Lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa and Kegonsa. Originating several miles north of Madison, the river is dammed half a dozen times as it heads south to its confluence with the Rock. The longest and most popular section of the river is the part that begins at the final dam. This section has nine miles od pleasant free-flowing water. Mostly wooded, isolated and winding, the river is generally narrow and sometimes riffly, with a few wide spots. There are no designated boat landings, but accesses are easy, including an intermediate location that makes shorter trips possible.

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Expert paddler Mike Svob has been canoeing and kayaking the rivers of the Midwest for 30 years. He paddled more than a thousand miles to complete these books. Below are brief descriptions of the canoe trips that Mike goes into detail with in his books with maps. The maps are very useful, showing rapids, take in and take out points and other things of interest.