Canoe Trail
Halfmoon Landing
Pool 5

Verchota Landing
Pool 5A

Long Lake Landing
Pool 7

Goose Island
Pool 8

Directions

Approximately 6 miles from Kellogg.
Hwy 61 near Kellogg turn onto County Road 18 east to County Road 84, left on West Newton Road to Half Moon Landing.

Off Prairie Island Dike Road in Winona, MN access at Verchota Landing.

From Highway 35 in Trempealeau, WI head south on Fremont Street (Lake Road), past the railroad tracks for 1.5 miles.  The Long Lake Boat Landing marks the beginning and end of the canoe trail. 

From La Crosse, WI take Highway 35 South to County Highway GI (west), the road into Goose Island County Park.  The canoe trail may be accessed from any of the three boat ramps in Goose Island County Park.

Length

5 miles

11 miles

5 miles

7 miles

Skill Level

Difficult during high water. Murphy's cut can be impassable during high water. Difficult due to vegetation towards end of summer. Recommended for experienced paddlers.

Difficult because of length and you will be going against the current in the beginning. Recommended for experienced paddlers.

Easy. It can take 3-4 hours to complete.  It is located in the backwaters, which has slower moving water than the main channel.

Moderate. It can take 4-5 hours to complete.You will be paddling against the current for one-half of your trip.  You may encounter strong currents, especially during high water events. 

Easy. There is no water outlet, so it resembles boating on a shallow lake.  Aquatic vegetation is thick in some areas and the water can be quite shallow in places.  In some places there are floating mats of vegetation that make navigation difficult.

This will become an 827-acre electric motor only area in 2008.   These areas are closed year-round to all motorized vehicles and watercraft except watercraft powered by electric motors or non-motorized means.