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Maquoketa River

Maquoketa River North Fork
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Maquoketa River: North Fork II

185th Street to Highway Y31: For the sake of brevity and bang-for-your-buck alone, this clip on the Maquoketa River’s North Fork is second to none. Astounding natural beauty and an atypical sense of wildness (for Iowa) make this trip…

Maquoketa River North Fork
★ ★ ★ ★

Maquoketa River: North Fork I

Highway D61 to 60th Avenue: A long stretch of water that is eminently pleasant, this trip has the look and feel of a wild setting, despite its Iowan/agrarian surroundings. However, its length and relative monotony might tax some paddlers. But…