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Rapid WI

River Bend Landing

Root - A) Five Mile Road to Horlick Dam Pond (7.72 miles) (WI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 100.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Generally too low to call it whitewater; It is possible to paddle flatwater pools, but gradient/shoals will be grungy scrape.

Description

River Bend Nature Center (formerly affiliated with Racine YWCA, now run by a dedicated non-profit staff) has a canoe landing. The park is open to the public during daylight hours (though building hours vary).

A number of trails are maintained on the property. If you want to 'stretch your legs' a bit, take a walk around, but please be respectful of the property.

We do not generally recommend this as a take-out (unless you are using their boats, kept locked in racks right near the river) since it is about 0.3 mile carry to the parking area, and our listed take-out is far shorter carry to your vehicle(s).

This may change in the future, since the county board unanimously approved removal of Horlick Dam. Bidding for that project is supposed to take place during 2025, and removal could begin fall or winter. Once the dam is removed, and we see what has been submerged under the millpond, it may be recommended to take out here. Stay tuned for updates!

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.3 mi
Directions
View Full Run
A) Five Mile Road to Horlick Dam Pond (7.72 miles)
Root
I 7.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater