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Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. Hickory Creek is a large river system (Stream Order 6) with a total length of 39.41 miles and a drainage area of 212 square miles. The creek features a moderate gradient of 7.2 feet per mile with an average flow of 86.57 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 1.30 feet per second. The elevation change from the put-in area to the mouth is substantial at 282 feet total drop.
Paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions typical of a creek system with this gradient and flow rate. The stream order classification indicates this is a significant waterway capable of supporting various paddling activities. Water levels and conditions will vary seasonally, with spring runoff typically producing higher flows and faster currents. The moderate gradient suggests Class I to Class II whitewater conditions in most sections, though specific rapid locations and difficulty ratings would require on-the-water reconnaissance.