Length: 5.5 miles - ~3.0 hours Newburg to county Hwy A
Pristine river of woods and natural areas. Winds from South are favorable
Excellent wildlife viewing through Riveredge Nature Preserve A bald eagle is often sighted on this route
This route is mostly class 1 flat water with some riffles at lower levels.
You may scrape bottom in low water below 6*. Best paddle at levels 7 to 8*.
Launch at Falkner Park or Fireman’s Park in Newburg Parking is 40 yards from river.
Take-out at Hwy A, 3 miles West of Fredonia Natural take-out may be wet.
Shuttle via County M northwest from Newburg After 1 mile, stay right to Hwy M In 2 miles, turn right onto County A. Go East on County A ½ mile to bridge over Milwaukee River. Park along the road on the southeast side of the bridge.
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ROUTE M-6 MILWAUKEE RIVER – NEWBURG TO HWY A
ROUTE M-6 MILWAUKEE RIVER – NEWBURG TO HWY A
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Falkner Park on Hwy MY - Main street - NewburgM 6 Newburg Falkner ParkFalkner Park on Hwy MY - Main street - Newburg
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Falkner Park landing steps -access by long carry through tunnel from parking lotM 6 Falkner Park landingFalkner Park landing steps -access by long carry through tunnel from parking lot
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Fireman's Park Launch -park in lot to launch (in photo, tip of rock)M 6 Fireman s ParkFireman's Park Launch -park in lot to launch (in photo, tip of rock)
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Fireman's Park Put-in and parkingM 6 Fireman s Park Put inFireman's Park Put-in and parking
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Riveredge landing - path from north parking lotM 6 Riveredge landing North parking lotRiveredge landing - path from north parking lot
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Riveredge Nature Center landingM 6 Riveredge landing at tepee pathRiveredge Nature Center landing
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IMG 2128 M 6 Fork in river at Riveredge go right right
Fork in river at Riveredge - go LEFT. The right side is dangerously blocked.
Fork in river at Riveredge - go LEFT. The right side is dangerously blocked.
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2017 -Eagle nest east bank, upstream 500 feet from Hwy "A" bridgeM 6 Eagle nest near Cty A2017 -Eagle nest east bank, upstream 500 feet from Hwy "A" bridge
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Hwy A bridge take-out notchIMG 2134 Hgy A bridge take outHwy A bridge take-out notch
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Hgy A takeout notchM 6 Hgy A takeoutHgy A takeout notch
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Hwy A bridge take-out notchM 6 Hgy A take out bridgeHwy A bridge take-out notch