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Wisconsin | South-Central Wisconsin
Sugar River
Highway X to Attica Highway C Access
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Today's conditions
Gauge
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Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Put in at the Highway X public access and take out at the Attica Highway C access. This is a simple lower-Sugar float with easy current, a wooded final mile, and a clear Verona-gauge ladder.
Put-in
Highway X public accessOpen mapThe accesses are bridge-area public landings, so confirm parking and bank conditions before committing to the shuttle.
Take-out
Attica Highway C AccessOpen mapThis route overlaps the upstream half of the longer County Road X to County Road EE entry, but the Attica take-out creates a shorter, cleaner beginner day.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The accesses are bridge-area public landings, so confirm parking and bank conditions before committing to the shuttle.
- This route overlaps the upstream half of the longer County Road X to County Road EE entry, but the Attica take-out creates a shorter, cleaner beginner day.
Watch for
- Low-water scraping below the normal summer range.
- Strainers after storms or at higher, pushier levels.
- Turbid water, limited scenery on some open-bank miles, and cold-water exposure outside summer.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Sugar River near Verona, WI |
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| Target band | 21 cfs to 130 cfs |
| Low threshold | 0 cfs |
| High threshold | 201 cfs |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin River Trips Sugar River - Hwy X gauge guide |
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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.
- Published route ladder21 to 130 cfs normal window
Wisconsin River Trips ties the Highway X-to-Attica route to the Sugar River near Verona gauge and publishes bands from low-but-navigable through very high/adventurous.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 05435950
USGS operates the Sugar River near Verona monitoring location used by the route-specific gauge guide.
- Put-in supportHighway X public access
Wisconsin River Trips describes an excellent public access northeast of the Highway X bridge.
- Take-out supportAttica Highway C Access
Wisconsin River Trips describes the Attica Highway C access north of the bridge as another good public Sugar River access.
- Endpoint coordinatesHighway X 42.754137, -89.429329; Attica 42.733903, -89.406695
The route shuttle map linked from Wisconsin River Trips resolves to the Highway X and Attica access coordinates.
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Quick answers
Sugar River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Sugar River?
Paddle Today watches Sugar River near Verona, WI and treats 21 cfs to 130 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Sugar River route start and end?
This route starts at Highway X public access and ends at Attica Highway C Access, about 5.4 mi on the water.
Is this Sugar River 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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