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Access Site MO

Put In

Big Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: MO
County: Iron
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 37.35826300, -90.70535800
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Big Creek at Sam A Baker State Park, MO Same River 12.9 mi away
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Black River below Annapolis, MO 4 mi away
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Black River near Annapolis, MO 4.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in Big Creek - Hwy.K west of Annapolis to Sam A. Baker State Park (19.2 miles)
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Big Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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I-II Put-in at this location Hwy.K west of Annapolis to Sam A. Baker State Park (19.2 miles)
17.9 mi
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About This Access Site
Put In on Big Creek in Iron County, Missouri provides access to a medium-sized river system with significant gradient and flow characteristics. Big Creek spans 24.31 miles with a notable elevation drop of 392 feet total, creating an average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile. This gradient and the average flow of 141.81 cubic feet per second indicate a river with substantial current and dynamic water conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The stream's classification as a Stream Order 5 river means it has developed into a medium river with moderate volume and consistent flow characteristics.