Launch at Lime Kiln Park in Grafton. Parking 10 yd. from river. Toilet available at entrance building
Take-out at Garrison Glen at Pioneer Rd. Parking 20 yd. from river. No toilet facilities
This route has some mild class 1 rapids. Scrape bottom sometimes when level is below 6.0*. Above 7.5* it is a fast run; only for experienced paddlers. Winds from N or NW favorable or under 10 mph from E or SE
Mostly woods with excellent wildlife viewing. Very little development.
Scenic Dells area immediately below Lime Kiln Park. Follow the main flow of river through this multi-channeled dells area. Stay right.
Always consider your ability for the river conditions. Avoid fallen trees.
Adjacent to the Garrison Landing, Garrison Glen Park offers a grassy path through a beautiful wetland area.
Five miles shuttle via Pioneer Rd East to Port Washington Rd (Hwy W) then north to Lakefield Rd (Hwy T). Right onto Green Bay Rd. Then 2 miles north to Lime Kiln Park.
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ROUTE M-11 MILW. RIVER - GRAFTON TO MEQUON
ROUTE M-11 MILW. RIVER - GRAFTON TO MEQUON
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Lime Kiln Park EntranceIMG 1419 M11 Mke R Lime Kiln Park EntranceLime Kiln Park Entrance
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Park Road to Lime Kiln LaunchIMG 1421 M11 Mke R Lime Kiln Park LaunchPark Road to Lime Kiln Launch
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Lime Kiln Park LaunchM 11 Mke R Lime Kiln Park LaunchLime Kiln Park Launch
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Grafton Dells below Lime Kiln ParkIMG 1491 M11 Mke R downstream fm Lime Kiln Park Grafton DellsGrafton Dells below Lime Kiln Park
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Flat water below Lakefield Road at 6.1IMG 1497 M11 Mke R down fm Lime Kiln at 6.1Flat water below Lakefield Road at 6.1
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High water rifflesM 11 High water rifflesHigh water riffles
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M 11 Class 1 rapids
Class 1 rapids
Class 1 rapids
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Gravel bar below level 6.0M 11 Gravel barGravel bar below level 6.0
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Avoid fallen tree - stay to centerM13 Mke R StrainerAvoid fallen tree - stay to center
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Avoid visible rocksM 11 Exposed rockAvoid visible rocks
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Cedar Creek joins Mke R below Lakefield Bridge - Good fishingM 11 Fishing where Cedar Cr joins Mke R below Lakefield BridgeCedar Creek joins Mke R below Lakefield Bridge - Good fishing
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Mallard ducksM 11 Mallard ducksMallard ducks
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Geese at their island sanctuary just above Pioneer Road BridgeM 11 GeeseGeese at their island sanctuary just above Pioneer Road Bridge
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Pioneer Road bridge (Garrison Glen Landing on left, under the bridge).IMG 1502 M11 Mke R above Garrison GlenPioneer Road bridge (Garrison Glen Landing on left, under the bridge).
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Pioneer Rd - Garrison Landing at red mailbox on Pioneer RdIMG 5708 M 12 Garrison canoe landing on Highland RoadPioneer Rd - Garrison Landing at red mailbox on Pioneer Rd