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Horlick Dam on the Root River in Racine provides a whitewater put-in access point for paddlers looking to run the lower Root River. This is a dedicated whitewater launch site suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking moving water paddling. The Root River in this area offers Class I to Class II whitewater conditions, making it accessible to paddlers with some river experience. As a dam-adjacent put-in, users should be aware of water levels and dam operations that may affect flow rates and paddling conditions on any given day.