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Canoe/Kayak Launch

Wisconsin

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A canoe and kayak launch in Riverside Park, about half a mile from the center of Burlington, Wisconsin, this small spot serves as a put-in for paddlers. It is listed simply as a boat launch for non-motorized craft, so plan on carrying your boat to the water. Summer is the most comfortable time to paddle. Typical averages from the nearby Burlington weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, and September is milder with highs around 73°F. To stretch your legs after time on the water, Wehmhoff Woods Trail is about a mile away and Saller Woods Hiking Trail is roughly 3.6 miles off. The White River State Trail lies about 7 miles from the launch, and The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa offers downhill skiing about 7.7 miles away.

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Location

Burlington

Wisconsin

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–81°F and lows of 39–59°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Burlington, WI weather station, 2.2 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan28° high11° low
  2. Feb31° high14° low
  3. Mar43° high23° low
  4. Apr56° high34° low
  5. May67° high44° low
  6. Jun77° high55° low
  7. Jul81° high59° low
  8. Aug80° high58° low
  9. Sep73° high50° low
  10. Oct60° high39° low
  11. Nov45° high28° low
  12. Dec33° high18° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Riverside Park · Public land
Nearest town
Burlington, Wisconsin · 0.5 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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