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The Sauk Rail Trail is a 33-mile long multi-use hard surface recreational trail in Sac and Carroll Counties. With Lake View, Black Hawk Lake and Black Hawk State Park at the north end, the trail winds through the countryside communities of Carnarvon, Breda and Maple River before reaching Swan Lake State park south of Carroll.
The North Raccoon River is a mostly freeflowing river surrounded by rural areas in a wooded valley. It is known as a place of solitude and good fishing. At its upper navigable reaches in Sac County, the river flows through a heavily glaciated area with unique scenery. A dozen rock dams (also know as fishing riffles) can be navigated by experienced paddlers, but many will wish to portage them. Clay bluffs, along with occasional rock outcroppings can be observed at various parts along the river. Channel catfish can be caught at deeper pools, near log jams, and along cut banks.
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Sac County Conservation Board manages 5 river access' points along the North Raccoon River. Vogel Access, McDonald Greenbelt, Hagge Park, Almer Noyd Wildlife Area and Grank Park are all within Sac County.