City: IN
County: Montgomery
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 40.12417000, -86.77205000
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Whitewater Run
I-II
Sugar Creek - Darlington (1.2 miles)
10 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 500.00-3000.00 cfs
Sugar Creek at Crawfordsville, IN
Whitewater Runs on Sugar Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
County Road North 700E provides access to Sugar Creek, a large river system in Montgomery County, Indiana. Sugar Creek is a significant waterway with a drainage area of 557 square miles and maintains an average flow of 514 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various paddling activities. The creek features a moderate gradient of 6.2 feet per mile and average velocity of 2.15 feet per second, indicating a moving current that paddlers should respect.
This access point is located on a large river system (Stream Order 7) that flows through varied terrain with an elevation drop of 196 feet across its 31.65-mile length. Boaters should be aware that Sugar Creek maintains a consistent current and moderate flow rate year-round. The creek's size and flow characteristics make it appropriate for paddlers with intermediate experience, though conditions can vary seasonally and after rainfall events.
Paddlers accessing Sugar Creek at this location should prepare for river paddling rather than calm water recreation. The moderate current and river conditions require basic river reading skills and an understanding of moving water dynamics. Water levels and current speed can fluctuate based on rainfall and seasonal changes, so it is advisable to check current conditions before planning a trip.
This access point is located on a large river system (Stream Order 7) that flows through varied terrain with an elevation drop of 196 feet across its 31.65-mile length. Boaters should be aware that Sugar Creek maintains a consistent current and moderate flow rate year-round. The creek's size and flow characteristics make it appropriate for paddlers with intermediate experience, though conditions can vary seasonally and after rainfall events.
Paddlers accessing Sugar Creek at this location should prepare for river paddling rather than calm water recreation. The moderate current and river conditions require basic river reading skills and an understanding of moving water dynamics. Water levels and current speed can fluctuate based on rainfall and seasonal changes, so it is advisable to check current conditions before planning a trip.