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Powerhouse Road to Paddy's Landing

The trip:

This is our best trip for beginners. In fact, this would be our recommended trip for any person new to the sport of kayaking and want to try moving water.

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A very nice put-in at the powerhouse starts your trip through a rock garden in some fairly shallow water but also some nice riffles and rapids. The east side (river-left) of the river is Black River State Forest, as is the island directly ahead of you. The property on the west side (river-right) is private property until you are a bit beyond the island (shown as the thin lime green horizontal line in the map to the right).

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You are free to get out on Black River State Forest land whenever and wherever you wish.

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The island can be navigated on either the east or west channels, although both will have you searching for the right line to run in lower water levels.

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Once the two channels merge back together and you experience some nice splashy rapids, you will paddle quiet water the remaining distance to Paddy's Landing.

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Paddy's Landing is a nice take-out, and a nice place to just hang out for awhile.

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Duration: 30 to 60 Minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Water Class: less than Class I

Leg: Powerhouse Road to Paddy's Landing

Leg-specific precautions:

  • There is some pretty deep water in places; always wear your PFD!

  • Shallow and rocky rapids in places; always wear your helmet!

About the Put-In (Powerhouse Road Landing):

  • The power company maintains the put-in which is one of the better ones you will find

  • Parking: there is parking for three to four vehicles

  • Facilities: a porta-potty is available

  • Description: a slight rocky path takes you to a nice flat put-in area beneath the powerhouse.

  • NOTE: ALWAYS STAY CLEAR OF THE POWERHOUSE ITSELF AFTER YOU ENTER THE WATER!

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About the Take-Out (Paddy's Landing):

  • Jackson County maintains a dirt road down to a small parking area

  • Parking: there is parking for two to three vehicles

  • Facilities: none

  • Description: easy short hike from gravel/sand bar to parking area

The Black River
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