River
Accesses
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MIDDLE RIVER
CANOE FLOAT TRIP: The following accesses are listed in order from west
to east along Middle River. A description
of the river and estimated river mileage and time is provided for your
convenience
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INFORMATION
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River
accesses to Middle River are located at Schildberg Access, Roseman Covered
Bridge, Pammel Park, Middle River Park and Holliwell Covered Bridge. Roseman
and Holliwell Covered Bridges are not managed by the Conservation Board
and do not have formal access ramps, but they provide convenient put-in
and take-out spots and are customarily used a great deal by canoeist.
Middle River maintains a consistent flow during spring and early summer.
Timely rains in the summer make it possible to canoe throughout the year.
During mid to late summer it is suggested that you call the Conservation
Board Office to determine flow levels.
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Schildberg
Access: Schilderg Access is located
approximately 10 miles west of Winterset on Highway 92. Primitive ramp available
for canoes and snowmobiles. Approximately 5 river miles (1 hour, 15 min)
to Roseman Bridge. This stretch of river travels through both timber valleys
and open pasture. A few chutes and riffles.
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Roseman
Bridge: Located approximately 7 miles southwest of Winterset (following
Roseman Bridge signs on Highway 92 west). No formal access ramp here.
Best
place to put in canoe is on southeast corner of Covered Bridge. Approximately
5 river miles (1 hour, 30 min) to Pammel Park Ford. This stretch
of river
is the most scenic portion in Madison County with numerous chutes and rock
riffles. Tall limestone bluffs and dense timber line the river corridor. |
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Pammel
Park Ford: Located 4 miles southwest of Winterset. Primitive ramp available
for canoes and snowmobiles. Approximately 6 river miles (2 hours, 30 minutes)
to Middle River Park access. River begins
to flatten out, but remains highly meandering and challenging. Pass under
U.S. Highway 169 bridge. |
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Middle
River Park Access: Located 1 mile south of Winterset on County Road
P-71. Primitive ramp available for canoes and snowmobiles. Approximately
3 river miles (1 hour) to Holliwell Covered Bridge. River continues to flatten
out, but remains challenging and very shaded. |
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Holliwell
Covered Bridge: Located 2 miles southeast of Winterset. No formal access
site here. However good location to take out just above Covered Bridge.
River below this point is very shallow and snaggy. Can be canoed, but not
desirable. |
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