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Wisconsin | Southern Wisconsin
Allen Creek
Highway 59 / 213 bridge to Old Highway 92
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
Route location
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Need to know
Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Gauge source
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
Distance, difficulty, shuttle basics, and the near-term outlook before you commit to the drive.
Quick facts
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Upcoming outlook
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch from the Highway 59 / 213 bridge and take out at Old Highway 92 for Wisconsin River Trips' short Allen Creek route. It is compact and scenic when water is up, but the Sugar River gauge is only a proxy and the creek still needs same-day checks for wood, grass, and bridge-bank access.
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Put-in
Allen Creek Highway 59 / 213 bridge accessWisconsin River Trips describes the Highway 59 / 213 launch as the default put-in with nearby Evansville Wildlife Area parking context; still verify posted parking and bank condition before carrying down.
Take-out
Allen Creek Old Highway 92 bridge accessOld Highway 92 is a bridge take-out rather than a full-service launch. Late-season weeds or low water can make the landing less practical.
Plan this segment
Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Wisconsin River Trips describes the Highway 59 / 213 launch as the default put-in with nearby Evansville Wildlife Area parking context; still verify posted parking and bank condition before carrying down.
- Old Highway 92 is a bridge take-out rather than a full-service launch. Late-season weeds or low water can make the landing less practical.
- The Sugar River near Verona gauge does not measure Allen Creek directly. Use the 31 cfs floor as a screening tool, then decide from the actual creek.
Watch for
- One documented easy logjam portage, plus fresh strainers after wind or spring floods.
- Shallow riffles, summer grass, and muddy bridge banks when the creek is low.
- Private banks, cold shoulder-season water, and quick rises after local rain.
Route gallery
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Score & sources
Data and sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
Evidence strength mostly comes down to three things: how direct the active gauge is, how clear the range is, and how fresh the data is.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Sugar River near Verona, WI |
| Discharge | Checking |
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| 24h trend | Checking |
| 24h change | Checking |
| Current band | Checking |
| Rain last 24h | Checking |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 31 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Allen Creek Highway 59 proxy-gauge ladder |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route and mileageHighway 59/213 to Old Highway 92, about 2.5 mi
Wisconsin River Trips names this short Allen Creek segment and describes it as a good spring route with riffles, clear water, and one easy logjam portage.
- Public-land corridorEvansville Wildlife Area / Allen Creek Streambank context
Wisconsin DNR describes Allen Creek flowing through the Evansville Wildlife Area and adjacent Allen Creek Streambank Protection Area for roughly the same short corridor.
- Threshold floor31 cfs on Sugar River near Verona proxy
Wisconsin River Trips says 0-30 cfs is likely too shallow, 31-50 cfs remains navigable with shallow spots, and 51-70 cfs is a good average spring depth; the app uses only the 31 cfs floor because the gauge is a proxy.
- Current gauge checkUSGS 05435950 39.7 cfs / 2.90 ft at 2026-07-23 11:00 CDT
USGS Water Services returned current Sugar River near Verona data during this run.
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Quick answers
Allen Creek paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Allen Creek?
Paddle Today watches Sugar River near Verona, WI and uses 31 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Allen Creek route start and end?
This route starts at Allen Creek Highway 59 / 213 bridge access and ends at Allen Creek Old Highway 92 bridge access, about About 2.5 mi on the water.
Is this Allen Creek route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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