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Wisconsin | Northeast Wisconsin
Peshtigo River
Burnt Bridge Landing to Goodman Park
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Gauge
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at Burnt Bridge and take out at Goodman Park for the advanced P3 Peshtigo whitewater day. The route includes Michigan Rapids, Upper Dells, Dells Rapids, Taylor Falls, and Strong Falls, and should be treated as a scout-and-portage whitewater run.
Put-in
Burnt Bridge Landing / Forest Road 2134Open mapBurnt Bridge is a remote forest landing rather than a staffed launch. Check road condition, parking space, and campsite status before leaving a vehicle.
Take-out
Goodman Park AccessOpen mapGoodman Park is a county-park endpoint below Strong Falls. Confirm park rules, fees, campground access, and take-out approach before launching.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Burnt Bridge is a remote forest landing rather than a staffed launch. Check road condition, parking space, and campsite status before leaving a vehicle.
- Goodman Park is a county-park endpoint below Strong Falls. Confirm park rules, fees, campground access, and take-out approach before launching.
- Do not continue into the Goodman-Park-to-Farm-Dam section unless your group intentionally planned the extra mileage and logistics.
Watch for
- Michigan Rapids, Upper Dells, Dells Rapids, Taylor Falls, Strong Falls, boulder drops, holes, and complex lines.
- Mandatory scouting or portaging at major rapids and any location with obstructing wood.
- Low-water rock abuse below 4.5 to 5.0 ft and pushy, advanced-only current as Wabeno rises above about 6.5 ft.
- Remote rescue exposure, cold water, strainers, fast rises after rain, and the downstream-gauge estimate caveat.
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Why this scoreToday's data confidence is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI |
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| Target band | 5.00 ft to 6.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 4.50 ft |
| High threshold | 7.50 ft |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Peshtigo P3 Burnt Bridge suggested river levels |
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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-specific ladder4.5 / 5.0-6.0 / 7.5 ft
Wisconsin Trail Guide lists below 4.5 ft as not recommended, 5.0-6.0 ft as medium and excellent, 6.5-7.5 ft as high with caution, and above 7.5 ft as unusually high.
- Route facts12.5 miles; Class 3 (4)
The Wisconsin Trail Guide P3 PDF lists Burnt Bridge to Goodman Park as 12.5 miles, 5 to 6 hours, 190 feet of drop, and most difficult Class 3 (4).
- Camping contextBurnt Bridge rustic sites and Goodman Park endpoint
Wisconsin Trail Guide identifies two rustic campsites at Burnt Bridge Landing and frames P3-P5 as a possible three-day, two-night advanced whitewater camping trip with Goodman Park as the first-night stop.
- Endpoint coordinates45.56205, -88.49530 to 45.51839, -88.34080
Miles Paddled publishes GPS points for Burnt Bridge / Michigan Rapids Road and Goodman County Park on the exact Burnt-Bridge-to-Goodman route.
- Current gauge check3.84 ft / 190 cfs at 2026-07-22 15:00 CDT
USGS Water Services returned a current Wabeno reading below the selected 4.5 ft floor during this run.
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Quick answers
Peshtigo River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Peshtigo River?
Paddle Today watches Peshtigo River Near Wabeno, WI and treats 5.00 ft to 6.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Peshtigo River route start and end?
This route starts at Burnt Bridge Landing / Forest Road 2134 and ends at Goodman Park Access, about 12.5 mi on the water.
Is this Peshtigo River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.
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