City: Baraboo, WI
County: Sauk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.58499753, -89.73118583
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Wisconsin River
7 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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II
Downstream from here (19.0 mi to put-in)
G) Prairie du Sac (PnP)
0.3 mi
I(III)
Upstream from here (4.5 mi from take-out)
F) Wisconsin Dells - Narrows (Blackhawk Island) (PnP)
6.2 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II
63 mi away
E) Stevens Point: Whiting Dam, Al Tech County Park (PnP, 0.6mi.)
5.4 mi
II-III
95 mi away
D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
125 ft/mi
II-III+(IV)
119 mi away
C) Grandfather Falls (1 mile)
0.9 mi
60 ft/mi
I-II(III)
135 mi away
B) Camp 10 to Menard Isle (4 miles)
4.5 mi
II-III
143 mi away
A) Rhinelander (0.3 mile modified natural channel)
0.3 mi
86 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:**
Indian Trail is a publicly-owned boat ramp and carry-in access site located in Baraboo on the Wisconsin River in Sauk County. This ramp provides convenient launch access to one of Wisconsin's major river systems.
**Paddling Opportunities:**
From Indian Trail, paddlers have access to diverse stretches of the Wisconsin River. The 9.8-mile section downriver to Pine Island Boat Ramp is characterized by numerous sandbars and typically sees lighter use than other popular sections, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quieter paddling experience. The surrounding area includes public islands managed as Wisconsin public lands and the Leopold Wetland Management District, offering opportunities to explore diverse ecosystems and wildlife habitat typical of the region.
**Planning Your Visit:**
As a public DNR access site, Indian Trail provides basic boat ramp and carry-in facilities. For current conditions, detailed amenities, and any updates, check the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive boat access database at dnr.wi.gov. Paddlers should be prepared with appropriate gear for river conditions and plan trips considering seasonal water levels and weather.
Indian Trail is a publicly-owned boat ramp and carry-in access site located in Baraboo on the Wisconsin River in Sauk County. This ramp provides convenient launch access to one of Wisconsin's major river systems.
**Paddling Opportunities:**
From Indian Trail, paddlers have access to diverse stretches of the Wisconsin River. The 9.8-mile section downriver to Pine Island Boat Ramp is characterized by numerous sandbars and typically sees lighter use than other popular sections, making it ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking a quieter paddling experience. The surrounding area includes public islands managed as Wisconsin public lands and the Leopold Wetland Management District, offering opportunities to explore diverse ecosystems and wildlife habitat typical of the region.
**Planning Your Visit:**
As a public DNR access site, Indian Trail provides basic boat ramp and carry-in facilities. For current conditions, detailed amenities, and any updates, check the Wisconsin DNR's comprehensive boat access database at dnr.wi.gov. Paddlers should be prepared with appropriate gear for river conditions and plan trips considering seasonal water levels and weather.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Wisconsin River Islands
Located within
Leopold Wetland Management District
Located within