A more recent description of the Wyalusing canoe trail in mid summer and low water is given in the Friends of Wyalusing blog for July 2009. It can be found here. http://friendsofwyalusingstatepark.blogspot.com/2009/08/wyalusing-canoe-trail-in-july.html

An interesting 6 mile canoe trail is marked by the park, beginning and ending at the boat landing. As shown on the map, it first winds northwest through Wood Yard Slough before coming out on the Mississippi River. Then the route proceeds downstream on the main channel, cutting back up the slough to return to the landing. Though this is an easy trip, it does require some paddling effort, especially on the last stage. Caution is recommended when the water is very low, making the Wood Yard slough trail hard to follow. Two other hazards to note: Boats on the Mississippi can make significant wakes, some of the worst from small speedboats. And be wary of fall periods of waterfowl hunting.

The wildlife can be enchanting along this trail, depending on the season. Wood ducks and other water birds are common, and pileated woodpeckers are often seen.

For canoeing on the Wisconsin and Kickapoo rivers, see our description here.

The canoe trail map below can be obtained from the Park Office,