City: Racine, WI
County: Racine County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.75378753, -87.82319757
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Location
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Whitewater Run
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Take-out
Root - A) Five Mile Road to Horlick Dam Pond (7.72 miles)
4 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 100.00-3000.00 cfs
Root River at 60th ST near Caledonia, WI
Whitewater Runs on Root River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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II(III)
Put-in at this location
B) Horlick Dam to Quarry Park (0.2 - 0.6 mile)
0.6 mi
20 ft/mi
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Take-out at this location
A) Five Mile Road to Horlick Dam Pond (7.72 miles)
7.5 mi
4 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Horlick Park offers a convenient public boat ramp for accessing the Root River in Racine. Located near Rapids Drive and North Green Bay Road, this developed launch is well-suited for small boats, canoes, and kayaks. The facility is open year-round (weather permitting) and includes a parking area just north of Highway 38, making it easily accessible for paddlers looking to explore the river.
This access point is ideal for those seeking quieter, scenic paddling on the Root River. The park is part of Racine's broader green space system and serves as a good starting point for day trips on calm sections of the river. The ramp is designed for easy launching and retrieval, making it particularly accessible for recreational paddlers of all skill levels. Be sure to check water conditions and weather before heading out, especially during winter months or after heavy rainfall.
This access point is ideal for those seeking quieter, scenic paddling on the Root River. The park is part of Racine's broader green space system and serves as a good starting point for day trips on calm sections of the river. The ramp is designed for easy launching and retrieval, making it particularly accessible for recreational paddlers of all skill levels. Be sure to check water conditions and weather before heading out, especially during winter months or after heavy rainfall.